In the Good and the Bad, Children Will Learn About
How God's Perfect Plan Is Perfect for Them
Children often ask big theological questions—one of the most common being, “If God is good, why does He allow bad things to happen to us?”
This beautifully written rhyming picture book offers a simple, biblically faithful answer: that God uses both everyday triumphs and trials to accomplish His good plans in our lives. Kids will learn that God is always at work on their behalf—and that they can trust Him through both joyful and difficult seasons.
The book concludes with a short Parent’s Guide, designed to help families talk together about what it truly means to “count it all joy.”
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Reviews from Young Readers
“I loved Count It All Joy because it reminded me that even when things feel scary or hard, God is always with me. I think my friends should read it too, especially if they want to know Jesus more.”
—Evie Jensen, age 8, daughter of Emily and Brad Jensen
“I like this book because in every picture he has his stuffy and it makes me feel safe!”
—Elise Hansen, age 9, daughter of Collin and Lauren Hansen
“This book will help anybody know that God is with them even on the worst days.”
—Bo Doctor, age 8, son of Ruth Doctor and coauthor with Courtney Doctor of Andy and His Big Question
“Count It All Joy is a good book because it talks about how God is always with you through your ups and downs, which is important. Plus, the illustrations are really good!”
—Colette Wifler, age 11, daughter of Laura and Mike Wifler
About Melissa
Melissa B. Kruger is vice president of discipleship programming at The Gospel Coalition and author of multiple books, including Growing Together, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and the popular children’s book Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know. Her husband, Mike, is the Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, and they have three children.
CONNECT WITH MELISSA
For media and publicity inquiries, please contact Jennifer VerHage at jennifer@poisedpublicrelations.com.
About the Illustrator
Melissa Fischer’s vibrant illustrations have appeared in several children’s picture books,
including the Made Bold adventure book series and a retelling of The Wind and the Willows. Melissa enjoys living in Memphis, Tennessee, where the music is rich, and the city feels like a hometown. She is the proud mother of two kids.
