Introducing my new children’s book: Guess Why God Made the Rainbow
The 3rd book in the Questions for Kids picture book series releases October 2025! 🎉
Calling all parents and grandparents! Aunts, uncles, teachers, and librarians, too…
Are you looking for God-honoring books that will delight children’s hearts and minds?
Are you disappointed with mainstream children’s books and their anti-Christian messages?
Do you want to fill your library with quality picture books that are Biblical AND creative and engaging?
Well, I’m excited to announce that my newest book, Guess Why God Made the Rainbow, releases through Ambassador International in October!
Advance Praise for Guess Why God Made the Rainbow
Guess Why God Made the Rainbow is a heartwarming story of faith and trust in a God Who is with us through every storm. When young Lucy is afraid of the thunder, her Papa lovingly tells her the timeless story of Noah and God’s promise signified with a rainbow. She is reminded that even in life’s scariest moments, God’s peace and presence is always near. April Graney bestselling author of If Jesus Came to My School
Like the first two books in Karen Ferguson’s Questions for Kids series, readers learn important lessons as Lucy journeys through the Bible with her Papa Joe. Children will adore seeing the return of these characters along with Lucy’s puppy Rosie. Parents and grandparents will love that, like the rest of the series, Guess Why God Made the Rainbow, includes important takeaways with Bible verses and comprehension questions following the story. It is a perfect book for helping build literacy skills, establishing foundations in Bible study with young children, and sharing the real meaning of the rainbow! Kayla E. Green award-winning Christian author, poet, and educator
Guess Why God Made the Rainbow by Karen Ferguson is a hopeful story for all God’s children. Karen does a beautiful job of sprinkling drops of humor, encouragement, and biblical wisdom into her delightful storytelling. As kids and families dive into the colorful pages together, they’ll plunge into God’s Word and discover the true meaning of God’s glorious rainbow and His faithful covenant promise. Readers, young and old, will feel refreshed and renewed knowing they are safe in His presence and secure under the umbrella of His steadfast love. Mistie House multi-award-winning Christian author, illustrator, and podcaster
Each book in the Questions for Kids series uses the power of story to teach complex biblical truths that spark spiritual conversations and build bold faith. It makes reading time an opportunity for eternal impact!
This is a picture book series your whole family can enjoy! Each book counters the cultural narrative by taking readers on exciting journeys into the Bible to explore the people, places, and events that help shape a strong faith in God. At the heart of each book is the message that God’s love is never changing, never failing, and never ending!
In this third book in the 7-part series, join Lucy and her trusted advisor Papa Joe for another exciting adventure into the Bible, this time going back to Noah’s Ark!
Lucy is afraid of storms. She hides under her covers every time the thunder roars. But Papa Joe calms her fears, and then asks her an important question, “Do you know what the rainbow means?” Follow along in this third book in the Questions for Kids series as Papa Joe shows Lucy how God is faithful to protect and keep His promises, even amongst the storms of life.
You’ll find Guess Why God Made the Rainbow through my publisher Ambassador International, on Amazon, or your favorite book retailer site.
Author Bio:
Karen Ferguson is a writer, host of the 5-Minute Parenting podcast, and the author of the Questions for Kids picture book series. A lover of words, family, animals, and Jesus, Karen is a passionate advocate for truth that transforms lives. Her faith in God and background in K-8 education inspires her mission to share God’s unchangeable truths and His unchanging love with the next generation. She wants every child to know their life matters.
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