About this ebook
2025 Independent Press Awards – Childrens: Christian Fiction
2025 Illumination Award Gold Medal
Celebrating God’s Gifts for Everyone
Penny began to wonder, “Could I tell stories that help people think about big things? Could I teach God’s words to others?”
Penny loves Sundays. Her favorite part? The sermon! Captivated by the idea of speaking God’s words, Penny is inspired to preach herself. But when preaching from the front porch to her friends doesn't turn out quite as she expected, Penny wonders if she was wrong to want to teach others about God.
Penny receives a heartwarming reminder that God’s gifts are for everyone, and she learns valuable lessons about sharing God’s message—and what it means to use the gifts He has given her. This story invites children into a vision of a church where everyone’s gifts can shine.
What Makes This Book Special?
- A Message of Empowerment: Penny’s story celebrates the gifts God has given to all His children.
- Joyful Illustrations: Bright, colorful illustrations bring Penny’s adventures to life.
- Encouragement for Big Conversations: Penny Preaches includes a thoughtful note from the authors to start discussions about God's gifts.
Written by Amy Dixon and Rob Dixon, and featuring delightful illustrations from Jennifer Davison, Penny's story reminds us that God gives good gifts to everyone. Discover how Penny’s story can foster conversations about God's gifts in your home, classroom, or church–get your copy of Penny Preaches today!
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About the author
Amy Dixon is the author of three picture books—Maurice the Unbeastly, Sophie's Animal Parade, and Marathon Mouse—as well as a middle grade novel. When she's not writing, she is editing and marketing other people's books. She writes from her home in Clovis, California, where she lives on a steady diet of popcorn and coffee.
Rob Dixon (DIS, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the author of Together in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships and the coauthor with his wife, Amy, of the picture book Penny Preaches. In addition to serving on InterVarsity Christian Fellowship staff for almost thirty years, he teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and Fresno Pacific University.
Jennifer Davison is a renowned artist who has illustrated over fifty picture books that have been translated into eighteen different languages! She spends most of her time illustrating faith-based books and stories from the Bible, including the Very Best Bible Stories series and God's Big Promises Bible Storybook. You can find out more about Jennifer and her work at www.jensketches.com.
