Renée’s Books
A Year in God's Classroom; A Daily Devotional for Autism and Special-Needs Families
Parenting is no easy task, especially for those who are raising children with special needs. Parenting calls for wisdom, strength, patience, and a generous portion of hope. No matter how much we love our children and try to do what's best, we need God's help.
God's Classroom is about learning from the One who has experience and authority. Jesus is the one person who can teach us about unconditional love, grace, mercy, patience, and perseverance. He understands heartache, pain, sorrow, rejection, and loss for He endured it all. God's Classroom is not just theory. It is practical and personal because the One who teaches it has first-hand experience.
A Year in God's Classroom offers readers a daily reminder of God's mercies and the hope we have in Christ. If anyone can teach us about life, it's Jesus.
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Hope for Joshua
Nothing could prepare Abby and Martin Raynes for the brutal
shock of hearing the word ‘autism’ in conjunction with their child. In one fell
swoop, their hopes and dreams are shattered into a thousand tiny fragments.
What was once just a word in the dictionary becomes a living, breathing part of
their lives.
As she desperately seeks help for her son, Abby battles her
own fears and dwindling hopes for her child’s future. Then one day, while
playing at the park, a black Labrador approaches Joshua and Abby. Joshua and
the stray develop an instant connection. Despite her own aversion to dogs, Abby
can’t bring herself to leave the emaciated dog behind. Reluctantly, she brings
the dog home, hoping to reunite it with its owner or find her a good home. But
it soon becomes apparent the dog’s bond with Joshua is anything but ordinary.
Is it just wishful thinking, or has the dog succeeded in breaking through the
walls of Joshua’s autism?
Hope for Joshua
delves into the emotional and physical turmoil of raising a child on the autism
spectrum. Although this book is a work of fiction, it is based on countless
true stories of non-verbal individuals on the autism spectrum who found their
voice through interactions with an animal. It raises awareness to the realities
of autism and introduces readers to the benefits often derived from interaction
with dogs, especially those trained as autism service dogs.
It's Dark in the Ark
It’s dark in the ark and Noah can’t see. The window is
closed and he can’t see to feed the animals and complete his tasks; until two fireflies help him out by letting their light shine. This fun twist on a classic, along with the beautiful illustrations by Faythe Payol are sure to make this book one of your children's favorites.
Miracle Moments; Helping the Rescued Become the Rescuers
When Shawn Abell founded Dog's Nation, her purpose was to save dogs and train them as service dogs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In pairing these dogs with individuals with special-needs, Dog's Nation ultimately saves two lives instead of just one.
Miracle Moments offers readers the opportunity to meet some of the special animals Dog's Nation has rescued. There's Jack who gently coaxed a veteran with PTSD out of the darkness where he'd been living for so long; Max, a scruffy little terrier who brought emotional healing to a girl with autism; Amy, a terrier-mix who averted a near-drowning, Charm, a golden retriever who gave an autism family a new lease on life; and so many more true stories that will inspire and warm your heart.
Drake and Daphne Make a Discovery
Drake and Daphne set out one day for a swim at the pond. Along the way, they meet several farm friends and wonder if they can be like them. They soon discover they don't need to act like their friends because they are perfect just being themselves.
This adorable story, beautifully illustrated by Faythe Payol, is a great way to teach young children about self-acceptance.
Cats Here, Cats There, Cats Everywhere
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