Seriously sweet series
There are questions in life that seem to naturally repeat generation after generation. They are some of the most serious questions of life and at the same time the sweetest questions children innocently ask. Thus the name - Seriously Sweet. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 states "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." Therefore, it is essential that we look to God's word for the answers to these and all of life's questions.
Our goal in writing the books in the Seriously Sweet Series is to use the principles found in God's word to answer these generational questions. We chose to present them in a format that appeals to the youngest of children yet has a message that takes root in the heart of one of any age. We are allowing God to lead us in how many and which titles to write, but currently we have When Am I Beautiful?, Who Will I Marry? and are hoping to have When Will I be a Man? published in 2020. We hope you and your children are encouraged by these stories and will share them with others. If you have a "Seriously Sweet" question please share them with us. Maybe God desires to use you to help us share the principles of His word!
Our goal in writing the books in the Seriously Sweet Series is to use the principles found in God's word to answer these generational questions. We chose to present them in a format that appeals to the youngest of children yet has a message that takes root in the heart of one of any age. We are allowing God to lead us in how many and which titles to write, but currently we have When Am I Beautiful?, Who Will I Marry? and are hoping to have When Will I be a Man? published in 2020. We hope you and your children are encouraged by these stories and will share them with others. If you have a "Seriously Sweet" question please share them with us. Maybe God desires to use you to help us share the principles of His word!
aBOUT THE BOOKS
WHEN AM I BEAUTIFUL?"Girls of all ages are told by society that they
must look a certain way in order to be beautiful. In "When Am I Beautiful?", girls of all ages will be reminded that beauty does not come from the clothes we wear or the color and style of our hair. Even the youngest of girls will learn along with "Daddy's little girl" that they are beautiful ALWAYS, because they are created by God in His own image." |
WHO WILL I MARRY?"Baby Girl loves to ask her momma questions – LOTS of questions!!! This time Baby Girl wants to know whom she will marry. While awaiting Momma’s response, Baby Girl’s grand imagination is revealed through sweet
rhyme and beautiful illustrations. How will Momma respond to this Seriously Sweet question? Will Baby Girl understand? You won’t want to miss Baby Girl’s final declaration in this heartwarming family story!" |
ENDORSEMENTS
Regina Bunch, Kentucky State Representative, "When Am I Beautiful?" is without a doubt, the most precious of all children's books. The gifts and message within the beautiful content and illustrations are immeasurable. What a gift to every girl, age 1-99! It is an emotional tribute of the love of our Heavenly Father, as well as our earthly father. Also, the most subtle of messages, which I absolutely love, is how a man should love and honor his wife. Truly, there are no greater gifts to give a young girl of any age, than a belief in self, in the Creator, and in unconditional love. Within the contents of a children's book, you conveyed, in limited word, a strong, sound message that would empower the very young, a pre-teen, a teenager, or a woman of any age. It is truly a beautiful gift, and so reflective of you. The collaboration between author and illustrator further enhances the message and experience!! The book is a true gift, cover to cover!!!
Kent Ostrander, Executive Director, The Family Foundation "With words and illustrations, this book paints a vision of true beauty and the Author of beauty. In a culture that strives for affirmation based on appearances, young girls should receive more messages like 'When Am I Beautiful'."
JB Hall, Manager of LifeWay Christian Store in Richmond, KY “When Am I Beautiful?” What young girl has not asked her daddy that one? Tonya Moreland, in her book, with remarkable perception captures the seriousness of this tender question. With equal perception, she captures the daddy’s incredibly insightful answer. Seizing the teachable moment, the daddy embarks upon a succession of statements, snapshots in time that unfold for his young daughter the unique expressions of beauty that belong exclusively to her. Like a gifted artist with a brush, this author uses this daddy’s words to paint a stunning tapestry of authentic beauty and the Source from which it emanates. Not lost is the subtle parallel of the Heavenly Father’s appreciation for the exclusive beauty of all His daughters. I highly recommend this book to your little girl. Oh, and mom, I highly recommend this book to you, too.
Leonard A. Lester,Pastor and Counselor father of 8, 6 daughters, 14 grandchildren, "Joy is when you can see me through the eyes of heaven, and I can see it in your eyes. Your book caused me to look for beauty and to 'feed 'it to hungry little 'birds'."
Greg Williams, Director Marriage Outreach, The Family Foundation, "Wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated, "When Am I Beautiful?" gets it right when it comes to seeing beauty for what it really is...given from our Creator to us and from husband/father to wife/daughter(s). "When Am I Beautiful?" is a children's book for all ages to enjoy and learn from together. A must for every family's library!"
Kent Ostrander, Executive Director, The Family Foundation "With words and illustrations, this book paints a vision of true beauty and the Author of beauty. In a culture that strives for affirmation based on appearances, young girls should receive more messages like 'When Am I Beautiful'."
JB Hall, Manager of LifeWay Christian Store in Richmond, KY “When Am I Beautiful?” What young girl has not asked her daddy that one? Tonya Moreland, in her book, with remarkable perception captures the seriousness of this tender question. With equal perception, she captures the daddy’s incredibly insightful answer. Seizing the teachable moment, the daddy embarks upon a succession of statements, snapshots in time that unfold for his young daughter the unique expressions of beauty that belong exclusively to her. Like a gifted artist with a brush, this author uses this daddy’s words to paint a stunning tapestry of authentic beauty and the Source from which it emanates. Not lost is the subtle parallel of the Heavenly Father’s appreciation for the exclusive beauty of all His daughters. I highly recommend this book to your little girl. Oh, and mom, I highly recommend this book to you, too.
Leonard A. Lester,Pastor and Counselor father of 8, 6 daughters, 14 grandchildren, "Joy is when you can see me through the eyes of heaven, and I can see it in your eyes. Your book caused me to look for beauty and to 'feed 'it to hungry little 'birds'."
Greg Williams, Director Marriage Outreach, The Family Foundation, "Wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated, "When Am I Beautiful?" gets it right when it comes to seeing beauty for what it really is...given from our Creator to us and from husband/father to wife/daughter(s). "When Am I Beautiful?" is a children's book for all ages to enjoy and learn from together. A must for every family's library!"
READER REVIEWS
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN
"I work at McCreary County Public LIbrary in Whitley City Ky in the Children's Dept, we have just recently received this book in our Children's Dept, I took the book home for my 7 year old to read and she LOVED it!!!! She did not want me to return it back to the library, which showed me this would have to be a purchase for our house. My 12 year old daughter actually took an interest in reading it as well and LOVED it. I purchased 2 these books for them and will be putting them in their Easter Baskets this month. It is great to find a children's book with such a powerful message about beauty as well as praising and recognizing our Lord and Savior Thanks for writing a great, motivational book for little girls. I honestly can not praise this book enough. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the 2nd book!!!!"
SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
"The book, When Am I Beautiful? was added to my library collection one year ago. It has been a popular title among young girls. I can't keep it on the shelf due to students wanting to read it. I need to get more copies. It truly is a book that girls of all ages need to read and believe, especially in today's society, where the word, "Beautiful," is defined by marketing industries and alters young girls' self-images. The book is AMAZING and a must-have for your library collection both at school and home! The author, Mrs. Tonya Moreland, did an author visit at our school to kick off Read Across America Week (February 29-March 5, 2016), and she was outstanding! From beginning to end of the visit, she kept the students captivated with hands-on activities, in which they became involved in the process of how she wrote this inspiring book. She utilized many manipulatives to help the students visualize the process. As she read her inspiring book, When Am I Beautiful?, she charmed the audience with sweet words of encouragement, using the book to teach students that they are made unique for a purpose in life. She displayed beautiful enlarged illustrations of the book through Active Board technology and involved the students in finding the hidden hearts within the book. The author visit was both inspirational and motivating, not only for the students, but the faculty and staff as well. Mrs. Moreland and her beautifully written and illustrated book is highly recommended for audiences of all ages."
TEACHER
I have purchased this book for the past couple of years to give as a gift to my 6th grade cheerleaders on 6th Grade Night. The message to young girls is so powerful. These girls are special to me and I want them to know that they are beautiful all the time. I think Mrs. Moreland's book is an excellent reminder of that. The illustrations are beautiful and the message in the book is priceless.
MOTHER
This book is AMAZING! I have two girls: 6 years and 2 years old, and they both love this book. It is an awesome reminder of God's love and what we need to be teaching our girls in today's society... that they are beautiful! I can not recommend this book enough. It is a must-have for your collection.
"I love the book! It is a great gift for any dad to give to his daughter. Well done!" Tammy Brown
"We loved your book. It was beautifully written and illustrated. As a mother of two 'Daddy's girls', I could totally relate to the story. I loved the use of the Bible verses in the book as well as the 'heart search activity'. It was a very positive and uplifting book. We are looking forward to your next book. God bless you."
Rhonda and Emma Hamilton
"Chloe received her book today!! She loved it! Every little girl needs this book! It's beautiful!" Catherine Ely Siler
"What a beautiful book with such a great message! I purchased a copy for each one of my granddaughters for Christmas. This is a gift that will continue to speak to their hearts for years to come." Val Carmichael
"The cover illustrations and colors are uplifting even before opening the book. It is a wonderful story that inspires and encourages little girls and mothers to see the beauty within. The father is insightful and loving, a great role model for men and boys." Lois Mayne
"This book is absolutely precious and is a must have for little girls!!!! If you want a super special gift for your little princess for Valentine's Day I encourage you to purchase one of these for her. The message in this book is exactly what little girls need to be taught. I'm so excited to give this to our sweet princess!" Amber Romines
"All I have to say is wow. We walked into the Christian book store in London Ky this afternoon and my son says, "Hey we read that book before." not realizing that he heard it the night before in a home school meeting. So I got to talking and Ms. Tonya talked with my daughter Maddie and read it to her. After it was over, my daughter said, "Read it again!" She absolutely loved the book and loved Ms Tonya. The book is wonderful and has a great meaning to it. The illustrations are stunning. My daughter keeps asking over and over to read it. Wonderful Job! God bless! Ashley Faulkner
"When Am I Beautiful" is a wonderful book for girls of any age. I purchased ten books and gave them to the young girls in my family, including my daughter. The message is one I strive to teach my daughter on a daily basis.
Mickie Gibbs
My sweet girl is reading the most beautiful children's book ever written. If you haven't got a copy of the book, When Am I Beautiful?, written by Tonya Akins Moreland, don't wait to purchase it. The message in this book is so sweet and one that every little girl should learn at a young age! Thank you for the signed copies, Tonya!! We have found the hidden hearts numerous times already too. Brittany Morgan
"I work at McCreary County Public LIbrary in Whitley City Ky in the Children's Dept, we have just recently received this book in our Children's Dept, I took the book home for my 7 year old to read and she LOVED it!!!! She did not want me to return it back to the library, which showed me this would have to be a purchase for our house. My 12 year old daughter actually took an interest in reading it as well and LOVED it. I purchased 2 these books for them and will be putting them in their Easter Baskets this month. It is great to find a children's book with such a powerful message about beauty as well as praising and recognizing our Lord and Savior Thanks for writing a great, motivational book for little girls. I honestly can not praise this book enough. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the 2nd book!!!!"
SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
"The book, When Am I Beautiful? was added to my library collection one year ago. It has been a popular title among young girls. I can't keep it on the shelf due to students wanting to read it. I need to get more copies. It truly is a book that girls of all ages need to read and believe, especially in today's society, where the word, "Beautiful," is defined by marketing industries and alters young girls' self-images. The book is AMAZING and a must-have for your library collection both at school and home! The author, Mrs. Tonya Moreland, did an author visit at our school to kick off Read Across America Week (February 29-March 5, 2016), and she was outstanding! From beginning to end of the visit, she kept the students captivated with hands-on activities, in which they became involved in the process of how she wrote this inspiring book. She utilized many manipulatives to help the students visualize the process. As she read her inspiring book, When Am I Beautiful?, she charmed the audience with sweet words of encouragement, using the book to teach students that they are made unique for a purpose in life. She displayed beautiful enlarged illustrations of the book through Active Board technology and involved the students in finding the hidden hearts within the book. The author visit was both inspirational and motivating, not only for the students, but the faculty and staff as well. Mrs. Moreland and her beautifully written and illustrated book is highly recommended for audiences of all ages."
TEACHER
I have purchased this book for the past couple of years to give as a gift to my 6th grade cheerleaders on 6th Grade Night. The message to young girls is so powerful. These girls are special to me and I want them to know that they are beautiful all the time. I think Mrs. Moreland's book is an excellent reminder of that. The illustrations are beautiful and the message in the book is priceless.
MOTHER
This book is AMAZING! I have two girls: 6 years and 2 years old, and they both love this book. It is an awesome reminder of God's love and what we need to be teaching our girls in today's society... that they are beautiful! I can not recommend this book enough. It is a must-have for your collection.
"I love the book! It is a great gift for any dad to give to his daughter. Well done!" Tammy Brown
"We loved your book. It was beautifully written and illustrated. As a mother of two 'Daddy's girls', I could totally relate to the story. I loved the use of the Bible verses in the book as well as the 'heart search activity'. It was a very positive and uplifting book. We are looking forward to your next book. God bless you."
Rhonda and Emma Hamilton
"Chloe received her book today!! She loved it! Every little girl needs this book! It's beautiful!" Catherine Ely Siler
"What a beautiful book with such a great message! I purchased a copy for each one of my granddaughters for Christmas. This is a gift that will continue to speak to their hearts for years to come." Val Carmichael
"The cover illustrations and colors are uplifting even before opening the book. It is a wonderful story that inspires and encourages little girls and mothers to see the beauty within. The father is insightful and loving, a great role model for men and boys." Lois Mayne
"This book is absolutely precious and is a must have for little girls!!!! If you want a super special gift for your little princess for Valentine's Day I encourage you to purchase one of these for her. The message in this book is exactly what little girls need to be taught. I'm so excited to give this to our sweet princess!" Amber Romines
"All I have to say is wow. We walked into the Christian book store in London Ky this afternoon and my son says, "Hey we read that book before." not realizing that he heard it the night before in a home school meeting. So I got to talking and Ms. Tonya talked with my daughter Maddie and read it to her. After it was over, my daughter said, "Read it again!" She absolutely loved the book and loved Ms Tonya. The book is wonderful and has a great meaning to it. The illustrations are stunning. My daughter keeps asking over and over to read it. Wonderful Job! God bless! Ashley Faulkner
"When Am I Beautiful" is a wonderful book for girls of any age. I purchased ten books and gave them to the young girls in my family, including my daughter. The message is one I strive to teach my daughter on a daily basis.
Mickie Gibbs
My sweet girl is reading the most beautiful children's book ever written. If you haven't got a copy of the book, When Am I Beautiful?, written by Tonya Akins Moreland, don't wait to purchase it. The message in this book is so sweet and one that every little girl should learn at a young age! Thank you for the signed copies, Tonya!! We have found the hidden hearts numerous times already too. Brittany Morgan