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by Sara Beth Meyer (Author), Allison Hsu (Illustrator)
In Mark 9 & 10, Jesus explains to his disciples that they must become like little children to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. How can we grow in childlike trust? We can be generous like the boy in Mark 6, whose food is the means of a miracle. We can be persistent like the mother in Mark 7 and honest about our shortcomings like the father in Mark 9; in both cases, the childlike faith of the parents prompts Jesus to heal their children. Author Sara Beth Meyer and illustrator Allison Hsu, both working mothers, perfect a format and design created in their first book, The Gospel of Matthew for Little Ones. In The Gospel of Mark for Little Ones, readers of all ages are invited to journey with Jesus from the Baptism in the Jordan to the Resurrection on Easter morning. Told in delightful rhyming stanzas and depicted in beautiful watercolor illustrations, the Gospel message comes alive and remains Good News for all to enjoy. May we grow in faith, hope and love each day, trusting in our Father at all times and following our brother Jesus all the way home.
Author Biography
Sara Beth Meyer holds degrees in education and theology. She resides north of Houston TX, where she enjoys her vocation as wife, mother of nine, and grandmother. She delights sharing the faith with little ones of all ages, as rejoicing in the Lord is her strength! (Nehemiah 8:10). Sara writes freelance about faith and family. Her work has appeared in Ligourian, Catholic Parent, Focus on the Family, and Purpose magazines. Visit sarabethmeyer.com A pediatrician, Allison Hsu lives in Texas and is a wife and mother to two girls. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Allison began sketching and observing the little things of life she never noticed before in the busyness of life - the blooms of spring, the animals in the yard, and objects of everyday life. While sharing these sketches, Sara asked Allison to consider illustrating the Gospels for Little Ones. Allison loves for her work to be fruitful, and wholeheartedly agreed. What a gift during the turmoil of these years to be able to "be little" and find comfort in God's Word!
