{"product_id":"when-i-go-to-church-i-belong-finding-my-place-in-gods-family-as-a-child-with-special-needs-hardcover","title":"When I Go to Church, I Belong: Finding My Place in God's Family as a Child with Special Needs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElrena Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRebecca Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllumination Award Gold Medal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp Children Learn that Everyone Has a Place in God's Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurch is a place where everyone should feel welcome--but not every child experiences it the same way. \u003ci\u003eWhen I Go to Church, I Belong\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully illustrated story crafted for children with disabilities and for everyone who desires their churches to be places of welcome and belonging. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the experiences of six children with special needs, author Elrena Evans invites readers to see through new perspectives and understand the beauty of diversity within God's family. This heartfelt book is a celebration of inclusion, reminding us that while we all have our differences, we also share so much in common. With tender illustrations by Rebecca Evans and a thoughtful note from the author, this storybook opens conversations about what it means to belong. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover a heartwarming story ofsix children finding belonging in God's family \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the importance of inclusivity and understanding for children of all abilities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy vibrant and thoughtful illustrations by Rebecca Evans \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore deeper discussionsaround inclusion and community with a note from the author \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book inspires both children and adults to create a welcoming church environment where everyone feels they are an essential part of God's family. It reinforces the Christianvalues of love, understanding, and inclusion while helping children recognize that there's a place for everyone in the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelp teach children about the beauty of diversity and the joy of shared experiences in their walk with God. Order \u003ci\u003eWhen I Go to Church, I Belong\u003c\/i\u003e today and share its message of belonging with the children in your life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRebecca Evans is an author and illustrator who has worked on over two dozen children's books, including \u003ci\u003eAll Will Be Well\u003c\/i\u003e. She also enjoys teaching art at her local Art Center, publishing artwork with magazines and multiple publishing houses, and sharing her love of literature and art with children. Rebecca lives in Maryland and enjoys spending time with her husband and their children, and working from her home studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eElrena Evans (MFA, Penn State) is an author, an editor, a mother, a wife, a dancer, and a stand-up comedian. Her books \u003ci\u003eWhen I Go to Church, I Belong\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpecial Grace: Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs\u003c\/i\u003e are both inspired by her experience as a mom of children with special needs. Elrena lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and their five children. She doesn't have a favorite ice cream flavor because she loves (almost) all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.28 x 9.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482900291891,"sku":"9781514006672","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/when-i-go-to-church-i-belong-finding-my-place-in-gods-family-as-a-child-with-special-needs-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}