(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — August 24, 2023) – The beloved Clever Cub Bible Stories Series is expanding with two heartwarming additions that bring timeless values to life for young readers aged 3 to 6. Celebrated author Bob Hartman and illustrator Steve Brown present captivating new stories that explore faith, friendship, and forgiveness in ways that resonate with kids.
In Clever Cub Forgives a Friend, Clever Cub learns the power of forgiveness when Fred calls him a name. This story, drawn from the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis, beautifully demonstrates to children the profound impact of forgiveness when faced with hurtful words.
Clever Cub Invites Someone New explores the themes of friendship, hospitality, and the impact of love and mercy. In this tale, Clever Cub faces a decision: whether or not to invite Stinky the skunk to his upcoming birthday party. Guided by the wisdom of Mama Bear, Clever Cub learns a valuable lesson from the biblical story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10).
Bob Hartman’s engaging storytelling and Steve Brown’s vibrant illustrations come together to create an immersive experience that young readers will cherish. These new books enrich the Clever Cub series, offering young readers an opportunity to explore faith, compassion, and the joys of friendship. Hartman’s gifted storytelling has reached more than 100 million downloads on the YouVersion Bible App for Kids, has resulted in a long list of children’s titles that, together, have sold over a million copies and his books are now available in 11 different languages.
The illustrations in Clever Cub Forgives a Friend are the work of UK-based children’s illustrator Steve Brown, renowned for his passion for telling stories through his art and his love for using humor to delight children and adults alike.
The Clever Cub Bible Stories series continues to inspire and entertain young children with vibrant illustrations and sweet reminders of their part in God’s story. Clever Cub Forgives a Friend and Clever Cub Invites Someone New are essential additions to this engaging collection.
Both books are published by David C Cook and release on September 5, 2023.
Bob Hartman is available for interviews. To schedule, please contact Cathy Herholdt at cathy.herholdt@davidccook.org.
David C Cook is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping the global church with leadership, discipleship, and worship resources to help Christians grow in faith and pass it along to the next generation. Read more about David C Cook and its global ministry outreach at www.davidccook.org.
Media Contact: Cathy Herholdt, VP, Communications, cathy.herholdt@davidccook.org, 719.533.3011
