The Great Gathering Collection

Brief overview:

The Great Gathering Collection helps kids step into their part of God's plan for all people to know and worship Him through two resources—a coloring/activity book and prayer cards.

Recommended age range: 5-10 years old

Strengths:

• Grounds kids in biblical truth about God's desire for all nations to know and worship Him
• Provides kid-friendly ways to engage with different cultures and worldviews from a Christian perspective
• Well-crafted resources for kids
• Fosters family prayer for the world 

Additional Notes:

• The Great Gathering resources work well with Via Families fabric world map
• Use the discount code GATHERING15 to get 15% off the entire Via store so you spark family prayer for the world

Five Days at the Hotel Adams

Brief overview:

Ruth and Luisa, two girls from different worlds, become friends and try to solve a plot to burn down the Hotel Adams.

Recommended age range: 8-12 years old

Strengths:

• Pulls young readers into Arizona history 
• Weaves in Mexican culture
• Luisa's love for poetry

Additional Notes:

• Part of the American Stories for Gutsy Girls series
• No real Christian faith element, but story is well-written and age-appropriate
• Ending is a bit rushed and disappointing
• A free educator's guide for the book is available digitally on Amazon