A Small Gift. A Lasting Impact.

A tender parable for children and the grown-ups who love them.

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is inspired by a real stuffed frog, a three year-old little girl, and a lifelong lesson that even the smallest prayers matter—and God hears every one.

Parable of the Beanbag Frog

Peek inside the pages…

  • Text on a beige background tells a story about a girl named Kristin receiving a beanbag frog from her teacher for her third birthday.
  • A cartoon girl with brown hair, blue eyes, and a big smile holding a green frog plush toy.
  • A beige background with a poem about Kristin and a frog, mentioning going on walks and doing everything together.
  • A young girl with brown hair wearing an orange shirt and blue shorts pushes a toy stroller with a green plush frog inside on a grassy yard with bushes and a wooden fence in the background.
  • Text on a beige background that reads, 'And she even took him to bed with her.'
  • A girl with brown hair and closed eyes hugging a green stuffed frog while lying in bed with a wooden headboard and cream-colored pillows.
  • A beige background with a short children’s story about Kristin and her missing frog.
  • A man in a blue suit and a young girl in an orange shirt holding hands at the doorway of a home, with a potted plant nearby.

It’s amazing what a little frog can do. Born from a handmade gift nearly fifty years ago, this story has sparked tears, hope and conversations across generations.

Here’s what readers are saying :

  • A young girl and a young boy reading a children's book together on a bed, with the girl holding the book and the boy sitting close to her, both wearing pajamas with colorful print. In the second part, the girl is kneeling on the floor looking at the book while a small dog sits nearby, and a wooden chair is behind her.

    My four year-old's favorite book! She reads it to whoever will listen, including her little brother and the dog.

    K. Hoyt

  • A woman and a young girl sitting on a black leather couch, reading a children's book titled 'Parable of the Beanbag Frog.' The woman appears to be engaged and the girl is listening attentively. The woman is wearing a smartwatch and a black shirt, and the girl is in a red and white polka dot dress. In the background, there are photo frames on a wall and an open doorway.

    The sweetest book that reminds all of us that God knows and loves each of his children. I'll be reading this to my grandkids for years to come. Such an important message for everyone!

    Jen H.

  • A woman with glasses lying on a couch, reading a children's book titled "Parable of the Beanbag Frog" to a young boy who is lying next to her. The woman is wearing a light green shirt and a smartwatch, and the boy is smiling and has dark, curly hair.

    A sweet story about faith and prayer. Beautifully written for young minds to understand but also reminds us adults that God hears our prayers—even the simplest ones. The illustrations are also very cute.

    L. Cline

  • Young girl sitting on a bed, holding a children's book titled 'Parable of the Beanbag Frog', wearing a hoodie with a geometric pattern, smiling.

    This is a darling children’s book with a simple, yet important message that everyone needs to hear! Our family loved it!

    S. Gertsch