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A Spoonful of Faith

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A Spoonful of Faith is a sweet rhyming picture book by Jena Holliday that comforts young readers facing new challenges, such as starting a new school. Nervous young Layla turns to her mother, and together they mix kindness, hope, warm hugs, and prayers, creating a comforting tradition to boost confidence and happiness. Through this tender story, readers are reminded to trust in God, have faith, and believe in their own ability to improve difficult days.

The book uses a playful metaphor comparing comfort food to soul food, perfect for sharing on occasions like Easter, Mother's Day, or anytime a little faith is needed.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for young children facing new experiences, parents seeking encouraging stories, and educators looking for hopeful picture books about faith and confidence.

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A sweet rhyming picture book that reminds young readers that to make their dreams come true—“a spoonful of faith is all it takes!”—from debut author-illustrator Jena Holliday.

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A sweet rhyming picture book that reminds young readers that to make their dreams come true—“a spoonful of faith is all it takes!”—from debut author-illustrator Jena Holliday. An encouraging and hopeful picture book, perfect for anyone nervous about activities such as going back to school.

Layla wakes up nervous to go to her new school, so she looks to Mama to help her feel better. The mother and daughter duo head to the kitchen and combine all the necessary ingredients—kindness, hope, warm hugs, and prayers—to create a new tradition of confidence and happiness.

Written and illustrated by Jena Holliday, this tender picture book serves as a boosting reminder to trust in God, to have faith, but most importantly, to believe in your ability to turn a bad day around.

A fun metaphor for transforming your mood, A Spoonful of Faith is Jena’s playful rendition of turning comfort food into soul food. Share this family-friendly book for Easter, Mother's Day, or anytime a spoonful of faith is needed.

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An uplifting, rhyming picture book offering food for the soul, says Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal notes the book addresses the evergreen topic of family coping with sweet illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063017818

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jena Holliday

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Jena Holliday is a midwest-born graphic artist, freelance illustrator, wife, and mother of two based in Minneapolis. Her mixed media illustrations are inspired by the diversity of people in the world, love of botanical elements, motherhood, and faith in everyday life. In 2019, Holliday received the Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant, which was a great opportunity to continue to showcase her work in the Minnesota community. She loves to help people tell their stories through her work as well as educate and empower others. You can find her new line of stationary at Target and visit her at https://www.spoonfuloffaith.com/.

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