Children’s Books
Sir Drake the Brave Joy Jordan-Lake Illustrated by Susan Eaddy This lovingly illustrated book helps children see themselves as capable of great strength by being gentle and welcoming of others, including those who are different. As Drake gets ready for bed, his mother entertains his questions about tyrants, pirates, and dragons—which are really questions about the power of bullies. Their conversation reminds us all that “Not even kings are allowed to be mean.” Targeted for young children and their caregivers, Sir Drake the Brave is a declaration of ethics, integrity and faith: that kindness and courage ultimately are stronger than any sort of small-minded bullying or hate. Fun and entertaining, the story simultaneously teaches lessons of accepting others, and of the transforming power of welcome and love.
Morehouse Publishing 9781640654532 $18.95 hardcover | 8 x 10 | 40 pages September 21, 2021
“A gorgeous and imaginative bedtime book about facing your fears and battling bullies with kindness.” —Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and author of The Dead Sea Squirrels series JOY JORDAN-LAKE is the author of A Tangled Mercy (Amazon bestseller and an Editor’s Choice of the Historical Novel Society) and Blue Hole Back Home (2009 Christy Award for Best First Novel and the Common Book selection for several universities). Among her nonfiction books are several exploring faith, racial justice, and adoption. She lives near Nashville, Tennessee, with her family. SUSAN EADDY is the author of Eenie Meenie Halloweenie, and her clay-illustrated books include Papa Fish’s Lullaby and My Love for You Is the Sun. She was an Art Director for fifteen years, has served as a judge for the Audie Awards, and has won international 3D illustration awards and a Grammy nomination.
Drake patted his horse. “Not even Kings are allowed to be mean.” He hugged his mom hard. “So I’ll let them know.” He raised the sash of his window where just in front of the house stood . . .
A Dragon with Bright Shiny Scales, and A Pirate with Only One Eye, and A King Surrounded by Servants “OH. MY,” said Mom.
Without a shudder, without a pause, Drake called into the dark, “Hey, Dragon! Hey, Pirate! Hey, King! You can’t stay here UNLESS you can learn to be thoughtful and honest and gentle and kind.
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