{"product_id":"good-news-for-little-hearts-manny-the-garden-of-gratitude-when-you-want-to-complain","title":"Good News for Little Hearts - Manny \u0026 the Garden of Gratitude: When You Want to Complain","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eManny and the Garden of Gratitude\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e helps children learn to grumble less and give thanks more.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManny Mole has everything he needs, but not quite everything he wants, exactly how he wants it. Instead of enjoying what he has, Manny often complains and fails to see the good around him, even though his family points out all there is to be thankful for. He can’t think of a single thing to paint on his stone for the meadow’s Garden of Gratitude. But when a storm destroys his family’s home, Manny starts to appreciate all of God’s blessings and decides exactly what to add to his stone.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by counselor Michael Emlet, \u003cem\u003eManny and the Garden of Gratitude\u003c\/em\u003ehighlights the value of contentment, gratitude, and trusting God. It is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series that brings gospel wisdom and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF’s model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family’s real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus during challenging circumstances.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA special section at the end of the book guides p\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earents in having meaningful conversations \u003c\/strong\u003ewith their kids about cultivating thankful hearts.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eages four to seven will be captivated by Joe Hox’s colorful, fun illustrations \u003c\/strong\u003ethat bring the animal world to life._  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaches children and parents how to apply God’s Word \u003c\/strong\u003eto choose gratitude over complaining.   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEditor\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael R. Emlet\u003c\/strong\u003e, MDiv, MD, practiced as a family physician for over ten years before becoming a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling \u0026amp; Educational Foundation (CCEF). He is the author of the books \u003cem\u003eCrossTalk: Where Life \u0026amp; Scripture Meet, Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medications\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSaints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us\u003c\/em\u003e, and the minibooks \u003cem\u003eChronic Pain, Angry Children, Help for the Caregiver\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eOvereating: When Enough Isn't Enough\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Hox\u003c\/strong\u003e was raised on a farm in southern Iowa where he doodled whenever he wasn't spading thistles or bottle-feeding pigs. Everyone knew by his crooked hay rows that he would choose art over farming. Joe spent the first part of his art career as a teacher, and now his focus is illustration. Joe has illustrated all the \u003cem\u003eGood News for Little Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e series books. His favorite book projects have been with his wife, Kate Hox, the author of ,\u003cem\u003eWho Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share with Your Family\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWho Is God? 52 Pictures to Share with Your Family\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 32\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Growth Press\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: September 28, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emlet, Michael R.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48775908131057,"sku":"9781645076353","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9781645076353.png?v=1789670776","url":"https:\/\/reformedbookservices.com\/products\/good-news-for-little-hearts-manny-the-garden-of-gratitude-when-you-want-to-complain","provider":"Reformed Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}