About the Book
Mary the Missionary, A Kenyan Adventure
Author: Yvonne M Morgan
Genre: Children’s Early Reader
Release date: February 1, 2025
A Kenya Adventure
Are you ready for an adventure in Kenya? After singing “Jesus Loves the Little Children” in Sunday School, Mary has many questions about children in other countries. When her parents learn about a mission trip to Kenya, they decided to experience another culture as a family. Mary encounters many trials on her Kenyan adventure. In the end, she learns that she and her new friends aren’t different, and Jesus loves all children.
Through colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, “Mary the Missionary” teaches important lessons about acceptance, empathy, and love. As Mary meets children from different cultures and backgrounds, she learns to see the world through their eyes and understand the unique challenges they face. Along the way, she also discovers the unifying power of faith and how it transcends all barriers.
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MY THOUGHTS.....
Mary the Missionary is perfect for young readers, but it's also a book that families can enjoy together. What better way to initiate a discussion about God's all-encompassing love than reading a story about a young girl who gets to travel with her parents to Kenya? Mary is given a first-hand view of a life entirely different than hers---living in mud huts, eating the intestines of goats, and trying to balance buckets of water on her head as she carries it from the river. Mary's mission trip is an eye-opening experience for her and a poignant suggestion for us! We must never forget how blessed we are!
Yvonne M. Morgan's engaging story is a powerful reminder of God's love for ALL of his children, and it's a wonderful way to teach children about the different countries and cultures in our amazing world. Mary the Missionary: A Kenyan Adventure is ideal for families and a perfect addition to church and school libraries.
I received a digital copy from the author via Celebrate Lit. There was no expectation of a positive review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
About the Author
Yvonne M Morgan takes readers of all ages on a journey of faith, hope, and love with encouraging words. Her captivating storytelling will inspire readers to trust in the Lord and give them hope. Yvonne’s insightful reflections will resonate with anyone who wants a deeper relationship with God.
More from Yvonne
As my grandchildren grew, I started writing children’s books. I wanted them to read engaging, faith-based stories filled with fun illustrations and valuable lessons that would nurture their faith. As the children grew, I wanted to continue their lessons, tailoring them to their expanding interests and abilities. The book, “Mary the Missionary, A Kenyan Adventure,” shares the message of God’s love, and how we are all his children despite our differences.
The memories of my mission trips to Kenya, filled with the warmth of the people and the beauty of the landscape, led me to choose it for Mary’s visit. I loved the vibrant tapestry of cultures and the welcoming smiles of the people I met during my visits. To help your children explore Kenya, I’ve added free resources to my website; these include downloadable activity books and captivating information. Here is a link to those resources: https://yvonne-morgan.com/mary-the-missionary-resources.
In Kenya, Ugali is used as a fork to pick up their food. Ugali Recipe to try with your children:
Ingredients:
1 cup maize meal / corn meal
2 cups normal water
Instructions:
Heat water over medium heat in a deep pan. Make sure you use a pan with a handle.
Add the maize meal or cornmeal and keep on stirring with a strong wooden spoon.
Keep stirring and pressing the mixture against the sides of the pan to break up the lumps.
As the mixture becomes thicker, it becomes more difficult to mix but keep mixing and breaking up the lumps.
The mixture with begin to come away from the sides of the pan.
Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes.
At this point transfer the ugali to a platter. Place the plate over the pan and turn it upside down.
Or you can transfer to a small heatproof bowl. Pat it down into shape. Place a plate over the bowl and turn it over.
Enjoy piping hot ugali with your favorite stew or curry.
Rural School in Kenya
Blog Stops
Vicky Sluiter, May 3
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 4
Texas Book-aholic, May 5
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, May 6
Lots of Helpers, May 7
Mary Hake, May 7
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 8
Leslie’s Library Escape, May 9
Older & Smarter?, May 10
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 11
ABBA’s Prayer Warrior Princess, May 12
For Him and My Family, May 13
Fiction Book Lover, May 14 (Author Interview)
Roads to Everywhere, May 14
Labor Not in Vain, May 15
Lights in a Dark World, May 16
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Yvonne is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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