Books that teach children Biblical principles and values


Enhance quality time with your child while teaching about the Christian faith with the Dannie the Dalmatian series

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The Challenge...

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Finding Time

In a world of endless "busy", finding quality time is low on the priority list for the sake of production.

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Limiting Technology

Technology, while a valuable tool, also steals quality time from our loved ones. Opportunities are lost when technology takes over times of intimacy with our loved ones.

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Fighting Culture

It's no secret culture is against Biblical principles, and even teaching kids anti-Biblical principles. Overcoming this becomes harder by the day.


We Get It...

We understand how it feels to...

  • Find stories that either miss a teaching opportunity, or don't teach anything at all

  • Get wrapped up in technology and miss the opportunity of time with family

  • Have books that don't captivate you or your children for the long haul

  • Have children's books not based on Scripture alone, but either Scripture plus something else or culture

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This is why
Dannie the Dalmatian exists:

to teach children and adults alike Biblical principles and values.


How We Deliver

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A Captivating Story

Quality books begin with a story that captivates a specific audience.

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Anchored in the Bible

The Bible is our source of teaching, not cultural norms or ideas. We do our best to build on Biblical ideas and principles, while adding nothing to it.

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Teaching about Jesus and Christ-like Living

We believe when a person encounters God through various media, like books, this leads to an opportunity to learn about Christ-like living and begins the journey to an abundant life.


The Books


Dannie the Dalmatian

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Author & Co-Illustrator:
Jonathan Young
Co-Illustrator:
Melody Byrd

EditionSizePage CountISBN
Hardback8.5x8.5"56978-1-964890-01-2
Paperback8.25x8.25"56978-1-964890-02-9
Coloring Book8.5x11"32978-1-964890-03-6
Amazon Edition8x8"36978-1-964890-00-5

Inspired by Mark 12:30-31, a Dalmatian family helps their young puppy, Dannie, interact with other dogs at the dog park and learn where his identity comes from. Having no spots at birth, customary for Dalmatians, Dannie is filled with a spirit of adventure and curiosity, but he doesn’t know he looks different until he meets other Dalmatian puppies who already have their spots. Dannie attempts to fit in and be accepted by the other Dalmatian puppies; however, he must navigate the consequences of deception and shame he has brought on himself. Despite this, Mommy and Poppy, as well as a special friend, help Dannie understand his identity comes from God, and that no one, no matter what they think or say, and no circumstance can change that truth.Perfect for any reading times: nap, bed, story, or any time in between — Dannie the Dalmatian provides a valuable teaching opportunity of Christian values and principles that help create an abundant life.


Author

Jonathan Young has an analytical and creative mind that constantly dreams and exercises his imagination. Whether it’s authoring books, composing music for piano or orchestra, or developing new software applications by trade as a business analyst, Jonathan strives to bring to life what was once imagination.Using the Dannie the Dalmatian children’s book series, Jonathan is on a mission to pass along Christian values and principles to the next generation, as these timeless truths reveal God’s plan for how we can have the beautiful and blessed life we all desire – a truly abundant life.


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