Whether it’s a bedtime ritual or a midday break, reading with children is one of the most formative ways that parents and caregivers can introduce their kids to the teachings of Jesus. With this in mind, Baker Publishing Group is launching Seed & Sparrow, a new division offering board books, picture books, and other engaging books for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want thoughtful, theological books for their little ones.
Starting in the spring of 2027, Seed & Sparrow will begin by publishing four Christian kids’ books for children ages 0–10, helping them connect with God. We use high-quality writing and illustrations to teach the truths of God’s Word to the next generation in clear and creative ways. Meet the first four books on our Seed & Sparrow bookshelf!
A Children’s Storybook Bible from
Tara-Leigh Cobble
Central to the Seed & Sparrow mission of teaching children the Bible through beautiful books, The Joy Storybook Bible: Where Kids Discover God’s Heart from bestselling author Tara-Leigh Cobble brings to life stories from the Old and New Testaments with detailed illustrations, inviting children ages 4–8 to discover the Bible as one joy-filled story centered on who God is and how deeply He loves them.
From Tara-Leigh Cobble, host of the popular The Bible Recap podcast, with illustrations from Sarah Joy Kvam, this storybook Bible captures the whole narrative arc of Scripture, from creation to redemption, allowing kids to experience the goodness, faithfulness, and kindness of God. With each story, children are gently reminded of a simple but powerful truth: He’s where the joy is.
Whether read aloud at bedtime or explored together as a family, it invites children into Scripture in a way that feels cohesive, accessible, and deeply joyful—laying a foundation for a lifelong love of the Bible and the God who meets us there.
A Christian Baby Book to Help Parents and Caretakers Pray Over Their Littlest Kids
At Seed & Sparrow, we know that reading doesn’t start when a child is big enough to help turn the pages. Baby’s First Book of Prayers & Blessings will help your little one feel deeply loved and valued from their youngest years. Each page of this board book features soft, inviting illustrations alongside loving encouragement and carefully chosen Bible verses that celebrate your child’s unique worth and God-given potential.
Illustrated by Bethan Welby, this beautiful book is a perfect gift for baby showers, holidays, birthdays, and faith milestones like baptism and dedication, allowing caregivers to speak scriptural truths and pray over their baby or toddler every time they sit down to read together.
A Bible Story Book about Noah for Kids Ages 4–8 from Bestselling Author Glenys Nellist
Half a Boat Won’t Float: A Noah’s Ark Tale is a humorous retelling of Noah’s ark, introducing readers to Noah, who starts the job that God asks him to do, but gets tired halfway through.
Written for children ages 4–8, this rhyming retelling of a beloved Bible story celebrates how God calls each of us to a special task and gives us the skills we need to complete it. Half a Boat Won’t Float is an endearing, entertaining way to encourage conversations about God-given responsibilities, perseverance, and achieving our goals.
Bestselling author Glenys Nellist joins Argentinian illustrator Carolina Farías to make this a Bible story book that kids will love to read and re-read.
A Christian Kids’ Book on Grief and Loss from Sissy Goff
It’s hard to say goodbye to the people and pets we love. The bigger we love, the harder the goodbye is.
In Goodbyes Are Hard: A Kids’ Book on Grief and Loss, renowned family counselor and New York Times bestselling author Sissy Goff is joined by illustrator Silvia Provantini to tell the story of losing a little dog named Lucy, creating space for children facing loss to discover the comforting surprises that God brings as he meets them in their sadness.
This tender picture book helps kids ages 3–8 give words to those feelings and to discover that there is hope on the other side of their loss. Based on Goff’s experience of more than three decades sitting with kids through all kinds of loss and grief, this gentle book creates an opportunity for loved ones to connect in a caring way with a grieving child.
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