The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan shows children that they are not too small to serve God through the story of Palm Sunday.
Ascension has released The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan, a book that teaches children ages 4–8 about participating in God’s plan for their lives. This wonderful addition to the Ascension Kids bookshelf brings children into the story of Jesus in both historical and personal ways.
Written and illustrated by Izabela Ciesinska, The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan walks with the lovable “Little Donkey” as he prepares to carry Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem. This immersive story shows little Catholics that they are capable of serving the Lord with love in every part of their lives.
Featuring an engaging donkey and accessible language, this new children’s book meets children where they are and introduces them to God’s love. Including an explanation of “What is a Jerusalem Donkey?,” this book is informative as well as charming.
Izabela Ciesinska comments on her goals when creating the book: “It is my hope that the story of the ‘Little Donkey’ will inspire children to rely on God through prayer and faithfulness, as they search for the very special purpose that God has prepared for them. It is also my hope that children will come to realize that a God-given purpose does not always appear ‘important’ in the eyes of people; sometimes, small works become eternal when they are done in the service of God.”
This book is the perfect companion to Louie’s Lent, another Ascension children’s book that teaches children about the spiritual meaning of key Catholic feast days and inspires them to serve God.
The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan is available at www.AscensionPress.com.
Praise for The Little Donkey
“The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan has become the go-to book for engaging my children with the Palm Sunday story! Not only does it continue to captivate my children with its beautiful illustrations, it’s been a wonderful tool to creatively draw them into the Gospel narrative and has even sparked family conversations about their God-given purpose, having faith in God’s timing, and what it means to surrender our wills to God. I look forward to gifting this book to many other Catholic families!”
–Taylor Engel, Founder of The Catechism Guy
“Ciesinska’s children’s book The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan teaches our children the significance of faith and hope within the quiet moments of daily life. In the end God’s big plan was revealed and it was so much bigger than the donkey could have ever expected. Marked with lovely illustrations, this inspiring book is the perfect next read to offer your little ones, and to stir their hearts with faith in God’s goodness.”
–Megan Madden, Wife to a theologian, mum of 6, content creator, and author of the book Mary, Teach Me to Be Your Daughter published with Ascension.
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