If Jesus Came To My School
In this whimsical tale, a young girl imagines what it would be like if Jesus visited her school as a boy her age. She would show Jesus around her classroom, introduce her friends and teachers, listen to story time, and eat lunch together! But Jesus wouldn’t stop at learning and sitting in class. He’d invite the lonely to join in on games and find a way to love and get along with everyone. Soon the young girl realizes that even though Jesus doesn’t attend her school, he can live through her.
I can be his hands and feet
To spread his love to all
I can share and help and give
So no one feels too small!
Through rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, children will be inspired to make a difference in their schools through their actions. Because as they treat each other right and classes become families, Jesus truly will be in their school.
What People Are Saying
“I love the beautiful and gentle way If Jesus Came to My School teaches children that they have a calling—one that blesses others. I will be reading this book to my grandchildren often. May His light shine brightly in our children and grandchildren overcoming the darkness and filling our world with His love.”—Sally Burke, president of Moms in Prayer International and author of Raise Them Up
“April Graney shares deep truth in a delightful story that both children and adults will adore. With fun rhymes and engaging illustrations, this book tells and shows how kids can share the love of God. If Jesus Came to My School is sure to be a family, library, and classroom favorite!”—Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Today and Always, This is True, God Loves You
“It is rare to find beautifully illustrated and engaging children’s stories that help our kids not merely grow in their awareness of God and others, but then connect that awareness to their calling to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our schools. May our schools experience more of the presence of Jesus as a result of this book!”—David Schmus, executive director of Christian Educators
“April Graney has written another sweet book, sure to delight imaginative young students and spark deep and important conversations with their parents and teachers. What would it be like if Jesus came to our schools? Graney encourages readers to both explore this unique question and apply it to their own lives.”—Hannah Hall, bestselling author of God Bless You and Good Night
“This is a wonderful read-aloud that helps parents, Christian school teachers, and Sunday School leaders nurture young hearts in faith and character.”—Linda Kardamis, founder of Teach 4 the Heart, author of Create Your Dream Classroom
“If Jesus Came to My School is a great way to inspire kids to show the love of Christ to their peers at school. Reading this book together with your kids will help them see the needs around them and how they can meet those needs. I pray many kids will be inspired to share the gospel with their peers too. No one is ever too young to be an ambassador for Christ.”—Mark Hopson, CEO of Decision Point
“Precise rhythm and rhyme pair with soft, lively illustrations to create an absolutely adorable dream in imagining Jesus as a little one, showing our children how to learn and love each other well. But this story then speaks that dream into a reality by reminding our children—and us—that we are to be the hands and feet of Jesus, everywhere and to everyone. What a timely (and timeless) message of Christ-like love for us all!”
—Amy Parker, Best-Selling Author of the Night Night series, the God Is series, and more
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