Kingdom Cubs Books
Each Kingdom Cubs book is tied to a Bible verse and built around a timeless value your child will carry long after the story ends. Explore the collection below.
Bush Breaks a Vase
Book #1 in the Hope Series. Kids will love this relatable story of how Bush's broken heart finds healing when Grandpa King makes something incredibly amazing out of the shattered pieces of his mom's favorite vase.
"He will give a crown of beauty for ashes." — Isaiah 61:3a (NLT)
Bobby Joe’s Safe Place
Book #1 in the Courage Series. Kids will naturally relate to Bobby Joe, whose fear of the what ifs causes him to miss out on all the fun his friends are having. A simple analogy helps young minds understand what faith is and how to apply it.
"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see." — Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)
Joni’s Perfect Mud
Book #1 in the Good Attitudes Series. Joni, a young hippo stuck inside during a long storm, discovers the perfect mud left behind by all the rain, showing young hearts that waiting out the dark clouds is worth it.
"Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." — James 1:4 (NKJV)
Tony’s Record Time
Book #2 in the Courage Series. Tony, the young crocodile, trains hard to hold his breath as long as his dad. When trying harder does not work, his friend, Ms. Sandi, shows him a different way. A gentle story about being still and trusting God.
"Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10a (NLT)
Fynn’s Lost Tape Measure
Book #2 in the Good Attitudes Series. Fynn, the leopard, is a master fisher, but when his tape measure goes missing he learns that a good attitude is worth more than a record catch. A gentle story about contentment when things do not go your way.
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." — Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
Emma's Powerful Words
Book #3 in the Courage Series. Emma's Powerful Words helps children see that words can hurt, heal, and inspire, a gentle reminder to choose kindness and speak life.
Addy's Bad Grade
Book #3 in the Good Attitudes Series. Addy's Bad Grade is a faith-filled story about humility, pride, and learning to cheer others on when they are succeeding.
A growing series with new titles in development. More stories are on the way.
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Frequently asked questions about Kingdom Cubs.
What is the Kingdom Cubs series? +
Kingdom Cubs is a growing series of Christian picture books by Jealene Friesen. Each book centers on one biblical value, like hope, courage, or patience, and is tied to a single Bible verse.
Who are Kingdom Cubs books written for? +
Kingdom Cubs is written for young readers and the families, teachers, grandparents, and caregivers who read with them. The series works as read-alouds at home, in classrooms, in Sunday school, and as early independent readers.
How many Kingdom Cubs books are there? +
Five Kingdom Cubs books are currently in print: Bush Breaks a Vase (Hope), Bobby Joe's Safe Place (Faith), Joni's Perfect Mud (Patience), Tony's Record Time (Being Still), and Fynn's Lost Tape Measure (Good Attitude). The series is growing, with additional titles in development.
Where do you ship? +
We ship within the United States. Free shipping is available on orders of $50 or more. International orders can be discussed by email at jealene@jwppublishing.com.
Do you offer bulk pricing for churches and schools? +
Yes. Bulk pricing is available by email for churches, Christian schools, libraries, homeschool co-ops, and VBS programs. Contact us at jealene@jwppublishing.com with what you need and we will reply with a quote.
Perfect for churches, schools, and classrooms.
Kingdom Cubs books make wonderful additions to Sunday school curricula, Christian school reading programs, church libraries, and VBS giveaways. Interested in bulk orders or classroom sets?
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