Book Nook - My Friend Jesus

 In an age where children face unprecedented social and emotional pressures, My Friend Jesus is a heartfelt and timely resource for young readers aged 7 to 11.

Rooted in Christian faith, this beautifully written collection invites children into a gentle world where everyday life becomes an opportunity to connect with Jesus, discover comfort in the natural world, and grow in kindness and spiritual strength. With each story taking place in a different season, author Jennifer Barton shares with children stories that centre on navigating our increasingly complicated world with love, empathy, and courage.

From dealing with fear and loneliness to learning about generosity and compassion, the lessons are age-appropriate, relatable, and infused with gentle spiritual wisdom. Drawing her own spiritual childhood experiences, Jennifer’s book is an invitation for young readers to see the world with new eyes, rooted in faith, wonder, and love.

 

Synopsis:

My book My Friend Jesus is a children's book aimed at children of 7 to 11 years of age.

It is a Christian book, which attempts to introduce them a story about having a day to day relationship, or close spiritual connection with Jesus, as I did as a child.

There is a lesson in each story, and it shows how Jesus can be a great source of comfort to young children growing up in a difficult world.

The natural world features a lot in my book as being close to nature brought me closer to Jesus.

Each story is set in a season, Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. It teaches the value of walking with Jesus and helps children to appreciate the beauty of creation all around them.

The main theme of the stories is to teach young children how to be a loving and selfless person with strong morals. Jesus is the best example there is of this.

 

 

The author says:

 

“My books are based on my Christian beliefs and the natural world. I wrote them because I have always been a spiritual person and loved the Lord all of my life and it felt like a calling, something I just had to do.

“In a world where there is so much suffering I felt the need to share my experiences to help others.”

About the Author:

Jennifer Barton says: “In 1995 I enrolled in a two year Art and Crafts ‘A’ level course as a mature student at The New College, Swindon. I then went on to achieve an ‘A’ levels in English and photography, and a HND in Illustration. When I left college I continued to paint in my spare time.

“In 2012 I decided to write and illustrate my first book, ‘The Living Light’, and then more recently produced my children's book, ‘My Friend Jesus’. At present I am writing a book of poems with illustrations.”