About the Book

Book: Guess Who Is in God’s Family

Author: Karen Ferguson

Genre: Children’s Picture Book

Release date: June 24, 2024

When Lucy comes across some old family pictures, she has a lot of questions for Papa Joe.

Who are these people?
Why doesn’t she look like them?

As Papa Joe tells Lucy about her family, he shares with her the uniqueness that God created in each of us from the very beginning, all the way back to our first ancestors, Adam and Eve.

What follows is a wild adventure through the Bible, where Lucy and her papa discover God’s love and faithfulness for all people throughout all of history.

In this second book in the Questions for Kids series, discover how much God loves diversity and how God created your family in the most beautiful and perfect way.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions given are my own and not an endorsement of all author’s opinions.

Author Interview

1. How do you weave Biblical truths into your writing?
a. This book series is all about biblical truth. The main character, Lucy, takes her big questions to her trusted advisor Papa Joe, and this leads them on an adventure into the Bible where they explore things like Creation, the First Family (Adam and Eve), and what will be other major Bible accounts important to building a solid faith in God. The biblical truth is easy to weave into this series because the main characters literally jump into these Bible accounts. What I add to it is a creative, relatable storyline for children to engage with. In the first book it was the concept of bullying and feeling unloved. This book deals with family and diversity.
2. Why did you pick this genre for your book?
a. I’m a mom and grandmom with a background in K-8 education and have worked with children most of my adult life. My heart has always been for young people. To share the truth that they are fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image and loved more than they could imagine. I think some of it stems from my own experiences as a young child, trying to find my identity in all the wrong places. I realize the importance of honoring the inherent value of each child, and planting seeds of God’s truth in young hearts. I’m grateful to play a part in that through this book series.
3. What was the most challenging part of writing your book?
a. Covering such a complex and foundational topic in the Christian faith in a way that is relatable to children, and keeping it to the limited word count required for a picture book. I’ve heard some say that it must be easy to write a picture book because it’s short, but I find it to be a challenge. It’s not easy to take an in-depth Bible account and write a creative storyline that aligns with solid theology, but with very few words. But that was my mission with this book, and thankfully God’s grace is sufficient! This book is a bit longer than some picture books, though, as I felt it was necessary in order to lay a firm foundation for young readers.
4. How many books do you personally own?
a. Oh boy, that’s hard to say! I will say I have enough books to fill three big bookshelves and several large boxes of books in the garage, plus multiple books on my dining room table, night stand, and work desk. What can I say, I love books! My TBR list is a long one, and I keep adding more to my collection.
5. What is your next big goal as an author?
a. I’m working on the third book in the seven part series. While I don’t want to spoil the surprise, I will say it has to do with a boat and a rainbow :) My goal is to submit it to my publisher within the next month.

About the Author

Karen Ferguson is a freelance writer and children’s book author with a background in K-8 education. A grateful wife, mom, and grandmom she is passionate about writing stories that grab and hold young readers’ attentions, while teaching them all about God’s unchangeable truths, and His unchanging love for them. She wants every child to know their life matters. Her first children’s book, Guess How Much God Loves You, was published through Ambassador International in 2022. Now a seven book series, her newest book, Guess Who Is in God’s Family is scheduled to release June 2024.

More from Karen

Did you know the cherubim that guard the Garden of Eden have four faces – that of an ox, human, lion, and eagle? You’ll find their description in Ezekiel 10:14, and it’s quite different from most angels you’ll see in traditional children’s books. But you will see them beautifully illustrated in this second installment in the Questions for Kids picture book series, all about the First Family in the Garden of Eden.

You see, my mission from the very beginning has been to present accurate biblical accounts to young readers that are foundational to increasing their understanding of the Bible and growing a solid faith in God. Kids are bombarded with so many counterfeit messages these days that contradict the Bible, and it’s leaving them confused and hopeless. Is truth relative? Absolutely not! The real Truth lies in God’s Word, and I am grateful to play a part in counteracting the lies of our culture by presenting Truths straight from the Bible, in a fun and dynamic way.

In this book (and book series), you won’t find a regurgitation of Bible facts (that never worked for me as a child). Rather, you’ll find a young girl with many questions about God and life, much like our own children and grandchildren. And you’ll find her loving grandpa who is happy to answer those questions by pointing her to the Word of God. Their adventures into unique periods in Bible history, driven by some serious 7-year old questions, will help pull young readers into the narrative and connect the Bible to their world. It’ll also open doors to faith-building conversations with parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers.

The hardest part of writing these books? Keeping it short enough to fit into the picture book category ;).

I pray you and your young reader will be blessed as you journey with Lucy and her Papa Joe into the Bible to discover God’s power, His faithfulness, and His never-ending love.