Christian Children's Author
Ellen Kolman | Children’s Author
Order one of Ellen Kolman’s books today! Seeds of Sunshine, today.
Ellen Kolman has a passion for teaching children the love of Jesus.
For more than 30 years, she has taught and entertained children in both church and Christian school settings.
A former preschool, kindergarten and first-grade teacher, Ellen sought out creative ways to help young children understand the concepts of kindness, empathy and forgiveness. This inspired Ellen to write her first children’s book, Seeds of Sunshine.
Ellen and her husband, Andy, live in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Seeds of Sunshine, 2022 | Ellen Kolman
Every Tuesday, Sunshine visits his Grammy.
When classmates use mean words and hurt Sunshine’s feelings, Grammy takes him on a nature walk where a cocoon and dandelion puffs provide lessons in Jesus’s love and forgiveness.
Will Sunshine choose to forgive his classmates?
SUNSHINE MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Feathers and feelings fly when a young hedgehog’s joyful singing wakes a bitter elderly owl. Upset he has angered Mr. Hoot, Sunshine, runs to his Grammy’s house where she shares the owl’s history.
Inspired to share the love of Jesus with Mr. Hoot, Sunshine, with the help of his Grammy, creates a special gift. Will Sunshine’s gift of loving kindness melt the old owl’s heart?
What Readers of Seeds of Sunshine are saying:
Heather S.
Loved this book! Tells a great story while teaching a very important lesson on forgiveness!!
Caroline
Such a cute book about the power of kindness! Very well written and makes it easy for kids to understand how our words affect other people and how it’s always better to spread kindness. It’s the perfect length for story time or bed time and uses terms and concepts children can understand.
Bonnie
A MUST BUY! You will not regret ordering this! My kids love it! (I do too!) The first day we got it in the mail, my kids read it a few times. The story is amazing and so cute! Oh And the cute little critters…absolutely perfect! ❤️
Jim. S
This story is wonderfully written. The illustrations are beautiful. The use of word pictures and scripture is great. Kids will enjoy this connection with family in words.
Sandi L.
This book is very sweet and has multiple lessons , including the importance of parent/child communication...teaching kindness...and relating an easy way to experience and share the love of Jesus. Kudos to the author!
Connie M.
Excellent story with a great character lesson for kids of all ages!
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Ellen’s Books Now Available at Walmart
You can now purchase both of Ellen’s books online at Walmart. Click here for Seeds of Sunshine and click here for Sunshine Makes a Difference.
Ellen was a guest on the ReaderHouse Author Roundtable Podcast in March of 2024. View her interview below.
Exciting news! Ellen’s short story, ‘Alex’s Story,‘ will be included in the Christian Writers for Life antholohy, Experiencing God’s Presence.
Ellen’s Newest Book, Sunshine Makes a Difference: Wonder of the Stars, has Launched!
Buy your copy today.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.
