Introducing the Do Great Things For God Series, written by Laura Caputo-Wickham and featuring the stories of Gladys Aylward and Betty Greene

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DO GREAT THINGS FOR GOD

Inspire and excite little hearts and minds with fun biographies of those who courageously served God, in this delightful series from Laura Caputo-Wickham!

Influencing and shaping a child’s faith is an important aspect of Christian parenting and what better way than by sharing stories of brave and steadfast women who’ve come before us. These brand new biographies tell each person’s story, based on true events, in a fun and exciting fashion for young minds to grasp and hold tight to!

Betty Greene: The Girl Who Longed to Fly

Written by Laura Wickham and Illustrated by Héloïse Mab

About This Book:

Part of the new Do Great Things For God series

Ages: 4-5, independent reading 6 and up

Betty Greene (1920-1997) wanted to learn to fly from the age of 7. And with some money given to her by her uncle, that's exactly what she did. 

When World War II started, Betty used her skills to serve with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (also known as WASPs). She even became part of a research project that sent pilots way up high, through the stratosphere! 

Once the war had ended, she brought her passion for flying and her passion for the Lord Jesus together, and helped to set up a mission which is known today as the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). 

Throughout her life, Betty made over 4,640 flights and served in 12 countries, landing in around 20 more. 

Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman With a Big Dream

Written by Laura Wickham and Illustrated by Jess Rose

About This Book:

Part of the new Do Great Things For God series

Ages: 4-5, independent reading 6 and up

While in her twenties, Gladys Aylward (1902-1970) felt called to serve God in China and enrolled at missionary school. After failing her exam and being told that she couldn’t go, she was eventually given the opportunity by an elderly missionary in China who needed a young woman to help her.

The only problem was that she needed to pay for her journey there. China is a very long way away! So Gladys worked day and night until, eventually, she had enough for a train ticket to China. 

But her train stopped in Siberia and wouldn’t go any further. Gladys had to cross a dark forest, surrounded by packs of hungry wolves. 
She met scary people who thought she was a spy. She sneaked onto a ship, and then took another boat, another train, a bus and lastly a donkey!

When she eventually arrived, the villagers were deeply suspicious and threw mud at her! But, with time, Gladys earned the trust of those around her and helped the elderly missionary, Jeannie, to run a guesthouse for tired travelers, where they would read them stories from the Bible every night. 

My Review:

I am absolutely delighted with this series! These books offer colorful, simple illustrations that are eye-catching and exciting, making the books enjoyable for both boys and girls! The text is easy to understand and tells the true stories of these courageous women in a way young minds can grasp, while challenging and inspiring their little hearts and minds.

We truly love Betty Greene’s story. As a pioneer in her field of aviation, Betty Greene stepped up and out in faith as she courageously served in WWII and then went on to fly missions all around the world. Her unwavering faith is truly inspirational. She is exactly the type of role model I would like my daughter to have.

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Gladys Aylward’s desire to serve on the China mission field is powerful as she bravely followed God’s call on her life, believing herself to be just one small part of His grand plan. And use her He did! Facing many great challenges and big adversities, her story became one of the greatest mission stories ever to be told. Her willingness to serve and be used in any capacity is one to be greatly admired.

My three year old daughter loved listening to each of these stories and I feel certain they are ones we will come back to, time and again. I am grateful for the opportunity to share true stories with my daughter of women who courageously served Christ in the face of many adversities. These books would make excellent gifts, church library additions, homeschool resources and inspirational additions to any child’s home library!

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