Amara and Joe: Being Patient: 5

God grows good things in secret!Sunflowers! Taller than Daddy! Taller than the fence! Taller than EVERYTHING! Amara can't wait for her seeds to grow.But waiting is hard. So hard, in fact, that by day three Amara digs up a seed, looks it right in the eye, and asks: "Excuse me, seed. Are you even TRYING?"With Mama's gentle wisdom, "God does His best work in secret, down in the dark, where nobody can see", one squirmy little prayer, and a summer of watering and wondering, Amara learns that God is always working, even when it looks like nothing is happening at all. And when tiny green sprouts finally push through the dirt, she discovers the sweetest truth of all: good things come at just the right time.Inside this book, children will discover: - A funny, relatable story for every child who has ever asked "how much longer?"- A peek underground at the wonderful things God grows where no one can see- Bible verses for little hearts, including Galatians 6:9 and Psalm 37:7- Sunflowers that grow taller than everything, worth every day of waiting- A sweet harvest shared with a neighbor, and seeds saved for next spring- Bonus pages: a prayer for waiting days, family discussion questions, memory verses, and a fun drawing activityPerfect for ages 3-8, this warm watercolor story is ideal for bedtime reading, Sunday school classes, homeschool families, springtime and garden units, and every little one (and grown-up!) learning to trust God's perfect timing.Book 5 in the Amara & Joe series, where two best friends grow in faith, one adventure at a time. Collect them all!