The Story
Join nine delightful animal friends on a joyful adventure to discover the gifts of love, joy, peace, and more. Through fun rhymes and engaging stories, children will learn how to embody these special traits and grow closer to God every day.
Are you ready to meet nine special critters who are excited to show you how to live a life full of love? These fruitful friends will teach you all about the nine Fruit of the Spirit and how to use these special gifts God has given us.
Fruitful Friends and YOU: Living a Life of Love is a faith-based, rhyming picture book designed to teach young readers the qualities of a life guided by the Fruit of the Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23. Each page introduces a charming animal character who embodies one of the nine spiritual fruits-Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. Through playful verse and vibrant examples, the story helps children understand how these traits can be lived out in their daily lives.
Each fruit is paired with a unique animal friend such as Lily the Lion (Love), Jenny the Jaguar (Joy), and Peter the Panda (Peace), among others, and each character models the corresponding virtue through actions and attitudes that are both relatable and inspiring for young readers.
Beyond teaching values, the story encourages children to form a personal relationship with God. The final pages offer a child-friendly salvation message, inviting readers to invite Jesus into their hearts and to live empowered by His Spirit. This delightful journey not only entertains but also instills essential life lessons rooted in faith and love.
Author: Marni Lawson
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Published: 04/14/2026
Pages: 26
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d
ISBN: 9798318808647
Audience: Baby-Preschool
About the Author
Lawson, Marni: - Marni Lawson grew up in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, and has dedicated over 30 years to education in Aiken, South Carolina. Currently, she serves as a reading intervention teacher at a Christian private school, helping young learners develop their reading skills. Marni enjoys reading, working out, watching football, and shopping. Most importantly, she cherishes spending time with her husband and family. Her passion for education and love for children shine through in her book, Fruitful Friends and YOU, where she aims to inspire and engage preschool through elementary age children and their families.
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Description
Join nine delightful animal friends on a joyful adventure to discover the gifts of love, joy, peace, and more. Through fun rhymes and engaging stories, children will learn how to embody these special traits and grow closer to God every day.
Are you ready to meet nine special critters who are excited to show you how to live a life full of love? These fruitful friends will teach you all about the nine Fruit of the Spirit and how to use these special gifts God has given us.
Fruitful Friends and YOU: Living a Life of Love is a faith-based, rhyming picture book designed to teach young readers the qualities of a life guided by the Fruit of the Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23. Each page introduces a charming animal character who embodies one of the nine spiritual fruits-Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. Through playful verse and vibrant examples, the story helps children understand how these traits can be lived out in their daily lives.
Each fruit is paired with a unique animal friend such as Lily the Lion (Love), Jenny the Jaguar (Joy), and Peter the Panda (Peace), among others, and each character models the corresponding virtue through actions and attitudes that are both relatable and inspiring for young readers.
Beyond teaching values, the story encourages children to form a personal relationship with God. The final pages offer a child-friendly salvation message, inviting readers to invite Jesus into their hearts and to live empowered by His Spirit. This delightful journey not only entertains but also instills essential life lessons rooted in faith and love.
Author: Marni Lawson
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Published: 04/14/2026
Pages: 26
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d
ISBN: 9798318808647
Audience: Baby-Preschool
About the Author
Lawson, Marni: - Marni Lawson grew up in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, and has dedicated over 30 years to education in Aiken, South Carolina. Currently, she serves as a reading intervention teacher at a Christian private school, helping young learners develop their reading skills. Marni enjoys reading, working out, watching football, and shopping. Most importantly, she cherishes spending time with her husband and family. Her passion for education and love for children shine through in her book, Fruitful Friends and YOU, where she aims to inspire and engage preschool through elementary age children and their families.
This title is not returnable
