Women of Faith: Ruth & Esther - For Youngsters

Two women. Two very different journeys. Two remarkable stories of faith, courage and God at work.

Women of Faith: Ruth & Esther for Youngsters brings the complete biblical stories of Ruth and Esther to life for young readers through engaging storytelling, colourful illustrations and frequent references back to Scripture.

In Ruth, readers journey from famine and loss in Moab to the barley fields of Bethlehem. They follow Ruth's extraordinary loyalty to Naomi, discover the biblical practice of gleaning, meet the generous Boaz, and learn about the role of the kinsman-redeemer. What begins with sorrow becomes a story of kindness, redemption and hope — leading ultimately to Ruth's remarkable place in the family line of King David and Jesus Christ.

In Esther, readers enter the magnificent yet dangerous world of the Persian Empire. An orphaned Jewish girl becomes queen, Haman's hatred threatens an entire people, Mordecai refuses to remain silent, and Esther must decide whether she has the courage to approach the king at the risk of her own life. From the famous challenge of “such a time as this” to Haman's downfall, the Jews' deliverance and Mordecai's rise to influence, the story shows how events can be turned completely around when everything seems lost.

Throughout the book, biblical references and connections to other passages help young readers look beyond simply what happened and think about why it mattered. Themes such as loyalty, kindness, courage, humility, responsibility, redemption and trust in God are explored naturally through the stories.

Written by Christian children's author Jamie Barker, founder of Gospel Growers, Women of Faith is designed to encourage children not merely to know the stories of Ruth and Esther, but to go back to the Bible and explore them for themselves.

Ideal for independent young readers, family reading, homeschool Bible study, Sunday schools, Bible classes and meaningful Christian gifts.

A Bible-based journey through Ruth and Esther — created to be a doorway into Scripture, never a replacement for it.