Children's book author Holly Bea

Endorsements

God Believes in You Praise for God Believes in You
See some of Buddy's fans HERE !

"Hi Holly Bea my name is Ashley Rose I am 8 years old. When I read your book it changed my hole life. Well I already believe in God but at Emerald Heights Elementery there was a bully who was bulling me. But the day after I read God Believes in You I talked to the bully and now we are best friends. Thanks to you I can't wate to read another book of yours. when I grow up I am going to be a author just like you."
Your friend Ashley Rose

"No matter how old you are life is always throwing things at you that upset you, that worry you, that frighten you, and that hurt you. The hard part is to keep going all the same and to have faith that there is always someone who believes in you no matter what; that special someone who offers comfort just by being there.
"We see the kinds of things that can happen to a person through Buddy, a bull-mastiff with a sad face, who comes up against his fair share of trials. There is the time when Buddy sees some dalmatians helping firemen put out a fire. Their obvious skills leave Buddy feeling more than a little inadequate. Then there is the time that Buddy upsets a picnic table and causes an awful mess. He also gets caught red-pawed when he swipes some sausages. And, what about the time when the squirrels are bombarding him with acorns. The big hound feels as small and can be as they hurl their missiles at him and mock him.
"In all these circumstances, Buddy manages to remember that 'God believes' in him and that he is not alone. After all, we all make mistakes. Buddy shows us through his adventures and misadventures that God is also there when there are the good times, helping one make the right decisions, helping one to do the right thing.
"Through the funny antics of her bull-mastiff the author shows us how easy it is to get bogged down by things if one forgets that one is not alone and that there is always hope. There is always that one special being by one side through the tough times and through the good times.
"With an uplifting message and accompanied by Kim Howard¹s expressive, touching, and attractive watercolor artwork, this is a book which would suit readers of all ages and backgrounds."
Through The Looking Glass Children's Book Review
www.lookingglassreview.com

"Another wonderful book from Holly Bea that offers children, and the parents who love them, a simple, positive, approachable, glimpse of God."
Mimi Doe
Founder of SpiritualParenting.com and author of "10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting."

Thank You GodPraise for Thank You God

"Young children especially will find Thank You God a very warm and fuzzy book to read."
National Jewish Post & Opinion


"Again, Kim's Howard's exuberant illustrations capture Holly Bea's simple and inspiring verses about the joy in a child's life."
Rebecca Brown, Editor:
RebeccasReads.com

"Young children especially will find this a very warm and fuzzy book to read."
Kansas City Jewish Chronicle


Bless Your Heart Praise for Bless Your Heart

" BLESS YOUR HEART is an adorable story that kindly reminds everyone who reads it that we should all be thankful for what we are given and to realize that life is a precious gift from God."
Jennifer Leese, Fiction Forum For Kids

" Bless Your Heart is a book for all seasons -- to be read at bedtime in summer to reflect on the precious day just lived, & read in the darkness of winter, to remember & look forward to the brightness of summer."
Rebecca Brown, Editor:
RebeccasReads.com

" Bless Your Heart is a brilliantly illustrated adventure on the beach, full of wonder and appreciation."
Florida Family Magazine


My Spiritual Alphabet BookPraise for My Spiritual Alphabet Book

"Holly Bea has done it again. My Spiritual Alphabet Book is absolutely beautiful and charming. I say YES to this positive affirmation for children of all ages."
Mimi Doe, author of 10 Spiritual Principles for Spiritual Parenting and Drawing Angels Near.

" MY SPIRITUAL ALPHABET BOOK was a treat to read. The bubbly illustrations and vivid text will fill kids with laughter. Not only will the children reading this story, learn the alphabet, they will also learn the changing of the seasons and the importance of Gods gifts."
Jennifer Leese, Fiction Forum For Kids

"While not geared to any specific religious group, this book offers parents a chance to help their children think about God while learning their ABCs at the same time."
The Topeka Capital Journal

"I just wanted to drop you a note to say that I love your book, " My Spiritual Alphabet Book ." It's a welcome change from A is for Apple, B is for Bird, C is for Cat... Thanks for your creativity and linking it to such a more needed subject."
T. Howard


Where Does God Live? Praise for Where Does God Live?

"This beautiful books is a simple beginning for young children whose parents want to start teaching them about realties beyond the material world...a lovely, gentle spiritual children's book."
Sally Wong, Magical Blend Magazine

"Brightly illustrated on every page by Kim Howard, this book is a winner."
Light of Consciousness Magazine

"Addressing the question of where God dwells, this book gently offers children all the room they need to embrace divinity."
NAPRA ReView

"When I sat down with my four-year-old son and read this book to him, it brought tears to my eyes before I reached the end. I am so happy that I read this book, and I am going to recommend it to everyone I know."
Annie C., mother of five boys


Good Night God Praise for Good Night God

"A fine read to teach the power of observation, prayer & peace. A delightful, tender tale of that immense contentment, spiritual confidence gives us."
Rebecca Brown, Editor:
RebeccasReads.com

"Thank you for such beautiful words in Good Night God . The memories I have reading your book to my son each night will be some of the best memories I have of him as a little boy."
A. Blair

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Endorsements:

"Thank you so much for coming to Grace School and sharing your books with our children. They all enjoyed it so much, and the teachers did, too. The puppets were neat and held their attention. The parents were thrilled with your books. I would highly recommend you to any schools desiring an author!"
Georgene Quirke, Grace School Library, Houston, TX

"I learned so much from Holly's class: not just about writing, but where and how to send it in and how to sell my books."
J.P., Southeastern Writers Conference, 2004

"When I started the classes at the Southeastern Writers Association annual conference, I wasn¹t sure I wanted to attend the ‘Writing for Young Readers' class, but after one session, I was hooked. I didn¹t miss a single one. Holly taught us everything from how to develop a theme and characters to how to market a book for children. She has a good grasp of the whole process from the origin of an idea for a children¹s book to the book signing."
Merrill J. Davies

"I am deeply touched by these incredible books. What a wonderful gift! The soul of your child will smile."
Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God

"Having Holly Bea present her stories to our Sunday School children was pure joy! The wonderful spiritual themes and the great way she presented them made it a very memorable experience for everyone present."
Diana W., Librarian, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, TX

"Holly Bea's visit to our classroom changed the children's concept of Holly from that of an author to that of a friend. Holly's storytelling and puppets entertain and delight the children. But knowing Holly as a friend allows the children to open their hearts to her words about God."
J. Thresher, Teacher, Palma Ceia Methodist Day School, Tampa, FL

"Holly spoke to our chapter of the Church and Synagogue Library Association in Oct. 1998, telling us of the "trials and tribulations" of getting a book published. Her delightful attitude and lively, entertaining way of speaking held the group spellbound. We developed a continuing interest in her work and invited her to speak on several other occasions. We submitted her name for the Helen Keating Ott Award which she won in July 2001."
Carol Campbell, President , San Jose, CA Chapter of CSLA

"Holly's presentations are jammed with useful information and zing with enthusiasm. I recommend her unequivocally."
Terra Pressler, Lifetime Writers Workshop

"Holly Bea is both professional and entertaining. She shares practical advice and motivating tales that help nurture the writer in each of us."
Janice Strand, chairman of the 2003 EPIC Writers' Conference (www.epic-conference.com)

"Holly Bea has been a guest of our Children's Church program several times over the past few years. Her guest appearances always create a buzz of excitement. Reading from any one of her delightful children's books, Holly Bea engages the children in spirited discussion that leads to love, joy, laughter and a greater understanding of God. With her easy-going, fun-loving demeanor, Holly Bea is a natural storyteller, both in the written and spoken word!"
Laura Morgan, Director of Youth and Family Ministries, Unity Church of Dallas

"Holly Bea has a gift not only for children's writing, but for inspiring others to write! Her enthusiasm for her audience--whether it's adult or child is obvious and contagious. She creates a belief that to write and sell well, you just need to believe in yourself."
Lark Underwood, Tampa Writers Alliance

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