The Long Road Home: A Tale of Two Sons and a Father's Never-Ending Love

by Sarah Walton, Christina Yang (Illustrator)

Overview

Through the experiences of Wander, this creative retelling of the parable of the prodigal son teaches children ages 6–8 about the love of the heavenly Father and biblical truths about worth and identity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433588914
Publisher:	Crossway
Publication date:	10/29/2024
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sarah Walton is the coauthor of Hope When It Hurts; Together Through the Storms; and He Gives More Grace, and the author of Tears and Tossings. She and her husband, Jeff, live in Colorado Springs with their four children. You can find more of Sarah’s writings at her website setapart.net.

Christina Yang is an illustrator and designer whose work has been featured in a variety of storytelling mediums, including animated tales for VR, TV series, and feature films from both Illumination Entertainment and Netflix Animation. She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she draws inspiration for her work from art, books, films, the beauty of nature, and God.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“The Long Road Home beautifully retells the parable of the prodigal son with vivid illustrations and an added dash that harkens to The Pilgrim’s Progress. Adults and children alike will be drawn into Wander’s story as the biblical truths resonate in their hearts. It’s biblical and beautiful—my favorite combination.”
—Korrie Johnson, children’s book reviewer, GoodBookMom.com

“In this captivating retelling of the parable of the prodigal son, Sarah Walton helps us imagine ourselves in the shoes of the two sons, offering kids and parents a map to show the places we go—and the place we truly belong. This book will help readers put words to their wandering and more deeply cherish the love of the Father.”
—Caroline Saunders, author, The Story of Home and Kids in the Bible

“In this book, parents will find opportunities to speak about where we place our hope, and children will be drawn into the adventure. Even better, both will want to talk about our Father’s never-ending love!”
—Darby Strickland, Faculty and Counselor, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation

“This retelling of the parable of the two sons remains true to the biblical account while reaching young readers with the rich truth of God’s love. You will be moved to both gratitude and tears as you read aloud, reminded that God’s love requires no performance—just presence.”
—Phylicia Masonheimer, Founder, Every Woman a Theologian