{"product_id":"if-jesus-came-to-my-school-isbn-9780593796559","title":"If Jesus Came to My School","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated picture book, a young girl learns how Jesus’s love can shine at school through her compassion, kindness, and inclusion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this whimsical tale, a young girl imagines what it would be like if Jesus visited her school as a boy. She would show Jesus around her classroom, introduce her friends and teachers, listen to story time, and eat lunch together! But Jesus wouldn't stop at learning and sitting in class. He'd invite the lonely to join in on games and find a way to love and get along with everyone. Soon the young girl realizes that even though Jesus doesn’t attend her school, he can live through her:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI can be his hands and feet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo spread his love to all\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI can share and help and give\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo no one feels too small! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThrough rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, children will be inspired to make a difference in their schools through their actions. Because as they treat each other right and classes become families, Jesus truly will be in their school.“I love the beautiful and gentle way \u003ci\u003eIf Jesus Came to My School \u003c\/i\u003eteaches children that they have a calling—one that blesses others. I will be reading this book to my grandchildren often. May His light shine brightly in our children and grandchildren overcoming the darkness and filling our world with His love.”\u003cb\u003e—Sally Burke, president of Moms in Prayer International and author of \u003ci\u003eRaise Them Up\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eIf Jesus Came to My School,\u003c\/i\u003e precise rhythm and rhyme pair with soft, lively illustrations to create an absolutely adorable dream in imagining Jesus as a little one, showing our children how to learn and love each other well.”\u003cb\u003e—Amy Parker, bestselling author of the Night Night series and the God Is series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“April Graney shares deep truth in a delightful story that both children and adults will adore. With fun rhymes and engaging illustrations, this book tells \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e shows how kids can share the love of God\u003ci\u003e. If Jesus Came to My School\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to be a family, library, and classroom favorite!”\u003cb\u003e—Holley Gerth, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eToday and Always, This is True, God Loves You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It is rare to find beautifully illustrated and engaging children's stories that help our kids not merely grow in their awareness of God and others, but then connect that awareness to their calling to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our schools. May our schools experience more of the presence of Jesus as a result of this book!”\u003cb\u003e—David Schmus, executive director of Christian Educators\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“April Graney has written another sweet book, sure to delight imaginative young students and spark deep and important conversations with their parents and teachers. What \u003ci\u003ewould\u003c\/i\u003e it be like if Jesus came to our schools? Graney encourages readers to both explore this unique question and apply it to their own lives.”\u003cb\u003e—Hannah Hall, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGod Bless You and Good Night\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a wonderful read-aloud that helps parents, Christian school teachers, and Sunday School leaders nurture young hearts in faith and character.”\u003cb\u003e—Linda Kardamis, founder of Teach 4 the Heart, author of \u003ci\u003eCreate Your Dream Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eIf Jesus Came to My School\u003c\/i\u003e is a great way to inspire kids to show the love of Christ to their peers at school. Reading this book together with your kids will help them see the needs around them and how they can meet those needs. I pray many kids will be inspired to share the gospel with their peers too. No one is ever too young to be an ambassador for Christ.”\u003cb\u003e—Mark Hopson, CEO of Decision Point\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril Graney\u003c\/b\u003e is a teacher at Cookson Hills, a children’s home and school for at-risk students in Oklahoma. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Maker: A Creation and Redemption Parable \u003c\/i\u003eand the ECPA Christian Book Award finalist \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Mud House: A Story of Finding Fullness and Joy.\u003c\/i\u003e A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, April loves studying and teaching the Bible. Her greatest joy has been raising five children with her husband Tom in their crazy, loud, happy house at New Life Ranch, a summer camp and retreat center where they have served for over twenty years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYana Kozak\u003c\/b\u003e is a children’s book illustrator from Ukraine, living in France. She earned a degree in journalism and worked for several years for newspapers and TV shows before transitioning to what she always dreamed of doing: illustrating children’s book full-time. Yana is inspired by her daughter and always tries to see the world through her eyes. Her cute and emotional illustrations and characters love to explore the world and always find themselves in funny situations. 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