{"product_id":"zara-and-the-mean-girl-the-courage-of-kindness","title":"Zara and the Mean Girl: The Courage of Kindness","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eZara and the Mean Girl, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echildren will learn how to walk with Jesus when someone is unkind, and with God’s help, respond with love, grace, and courage.\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Zara’s classmate Rory is teased by Ava for having red hair, Zara wonders what she can do to help. But things don’t go as planned. Ava starts bullying Zara too. With the support of her family and friends who point her to Jesus, Zara discovers how to see the beauty in everyone’s differences and show kindness to all, even those who seem unkind.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Rebekah Hannah and Jocelyn Flenders, \u003cem\u003eZara and the Mean Girl \u003c\/em\u003eoffers the assurance that Jesus is always with us, no matter what. It is the first book in the Following Jesus series that connects Scripture to real-life issues, encouraging young readers to walk with Jesus, even when life feels hard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA special section at the end of the book guides parents in helping their kids \u003c\/strong\u003etalk through difficult situations and trust God’s presence, love, and care.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren ages four to seven will be entertained by Lee Wildish’s fun, engaging illustrations \u003c\/strong\u003ethat bring the characters and emotions to life.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaches children and parents about \u003c\/strong\u003ethe importance of kindness, empathy, and standing up for others. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebekah Hannah\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leader, business owner, and counselor with over two decades of ministry experience. She currently serves on staff at Redeemer Lincoln Square in New York City. She is also the President and CEO of Anchored Virtual, a virtual counseling resource, and recently launched Rode Leadership, a Christian leadership organization. Rebekah is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Secret to Confidence\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eZara and the Mean Girl\u003c\/em\u003e. She and her husband, Andrew, have three daughters and reside in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJocelyn Flenders\u003c\/strong\u003e is an editor and children’s author with a background in counseling and library science. She is the author of the \u003cem\u003eGood News for Little Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e series and \u003cem\u003eZara and the Mean Girl: The Courage of Kindness\u003c\/em\u003e. She delights in inviting children into the story of faith. She lives just outside Philadelphia with her husband, two daughters, and two cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It can be difficult to know how to respond wisely when our children share about unkind behavior from others. Thankfully, \u003cem\u003eZara and the Mean Girl\u003c\/em\u003e by Rebekah Hannah and Jocelyn Flenders equips parents to navigate difficult peer relationships with their children. With warmth and wisdom, this story encourages conversations marked by kindness, grace, and the hope of the gospel.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Kruger,\u003c\/strong\u003e VP of Discipleship Programming, The Gospel Coalition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Rebekah Hannah beautifully reminds us that a simple act of kindness can brighten a day—and even change a life. More importantly, she points readers to our truest Friend, Jesus Christ, whose perfect love and kindness reconcile us to the Father. This charming story is sure to encourage young readers to both receive and extend Christlike kindness.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan D. Holmes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Executive Director, CCEF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Parents hurt when we see our kids hurting. How much more does Jesus hurt with us? I love the message behind Zara’s story—that God loves us fully and draws near to us when others are unkind. I look forward to sharing her tale of courageous kindness with my kids!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristen Wetherell,\u003c\/strong\u003e Mom of three, Author of \u003cem\u003eWhat Makes You Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTeach Me to Pray\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 40\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Growth Press\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: September 1, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah, Rebekah \u0026 Flenders, Jocelyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48776669626609,"sku":"9781645076339","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9781645076339.png?v=1789678676","url":"https:\/\/reformedbookservices.com\/products\/zara-and-the-mean-girl-the-courage-of-kindness","provider":"Reformed Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}