Jonathan’s big adventure
Introducing...
Young Jonathan is moving to Italy!
Jonathan loves his life in Dallas but one day his parents tell him they will move to Italy to follow God’s call to serve the people there. It’s a time full of conflicting emotions for young Jonathan as he comes to terms with the move. When he arrives, there will be more surprises coming fast and furious. How will he cope with all of these changes?
Tobin worked closely with his niece, Methinee, to write a story based on her family’s experience of accepting God’s call to serve abroad. Families will enjoy reading and discussing the challenges of moving away from the comfort of the familiar and trusting God to step out and serve in new communities.
Proceeds from book sales will be used for their ministry in Italy.
You can support this ministry by heading over to our Kickstarter campaign here.
Send me free resources as they come available
Please consider telling your friends about our endeavor and our new book. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok and any reposting, comments and likes can really help us get the word out.
Thank you for being a part of our story!!!
Free Resources
We are in the process of developing free resources for teachers and families to use with the book. Here you will be able to find coloring pages, fun language activities, and other fun suggestions. Hopefully, we will reach some of our stretch goals and we will be able to create bilingual versions of the book and a YouTube video with some fun language activities.
Check back often as we will be adding new downloads throughout the months of September and October.
We need your help!
Book Development
April, 2025: The back and forth with our editor was terrific. Amy Betz, formerly a senior editor for Scholatic Books, gave some terrific suggestions and developmental edits. Thank you, Amy!
May, 2025: Hurrah! Bonnie Zhong has agreed to be the illustrator and is starting to create the character sketches.
Jonathan’s favorite bakery around the corner from his new home.
Surprise! Jonathan welcomes a new baby brother.
Jonathan’s grandparents came to visit him in Italy.
Summer Update
Some initial sketches and development from Bonnie...
rough sketch
adding more details
exploring colors, tone and textures
transferring to digital
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