Adventures in the Friendly Forest by Amanda Jass

 Welcome to the Friendly Forest! This 30-day storybook devotional features lovable characters and reflective questions that will help kids learn and grow in their faith.

Blaze, Hensley, Hoo, Cubby, and Flora love living in the Friendly Forest! So when a big storm brings big changes, these little critters band together to help rebuild their community and save their home. But they are also about to discover that the biggest—and best—change is what happens in their minds and hearts.

Every day, kids can listen to one chapter, which includes:

• a short story about the forest friends' adventures and challenges
• a key Bible verse to connect the story to God's Word
• reflection questions to help kids apply the day's lesson to their lives
• a truth statement for kids to hold on to after the reading
• a brief prayer to invite kids to have conversations with God

Adventures in the Friendly Forest teaches kids that God is with them through all of life’s ups and downs—and that some changes might mean they are growing into exactly who God created them to be.

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Amazon.com: Adventures in the Friendly Forest: A 30-Day Storybook Devotional to Help Kids Grow in Faith and Character (Audible Audio Edition): Amanda Jass, Eileen Stevens, Listening Library: Books

I’m Amanda. A writer, editor, illustrator, and encourager. I enjoy creating content for all ages, and I especially love creating resources for kids and families!

Prior to writing for kids, I worked in higher education as a career counselor and adjunct professor among other roles. Staying in higher ed was my plan, but after several years I made a big pivot in my own career path by taking a job developing kids ministry curriculum.

I could hardly believe my actual full-time gig was writing words that taught kids about Jesus! I’m so grateful that God uses imperfect people to share about His truth, love, and grace.

These days, I’m a work-from-home + homeschooling mom. I get to take on various publishing projects with organizations including Penguin Random House, Tyndale House, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing. It’s really, really fun. 😊 My first children’s devotional called Discovering Christmas released in 2024, and my upcoming kids’ book called Adventures in the Friendly Forest releases in February 2026!

My husband, Brian, and I have been married for 14 years, and we have three girls who are beautiful answers to lots of prayer after a season of infertility. Our house is filled with mac & cheese messes, lots of big emotions, and an inappropriate amount of arts & craft supplies. It gets crazy around here, but we love it.

Other random things: I like coffee, cozy blankets, children’s books, barnyard animals, and long walks. I usually try to avoid conflict, but I’m getting better at taking a stand for what’s right—even when it’s uncomfortable. I have a Master of Education degree, and I enjoy finding innovative ways to teach unchanging truths in an ever-changing world. Some of my favorite activities include being involved in our local church, bringing people together, drawing & creating art, listening to podcasts, and family dance parties.