Halfway Herbert and The Big Red Tractor

Have you ever read a 'kids' book and you walk away with a sense of conviction that God meant for you to read that book, and be changed by it?

Francis Chan's The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village and Halfway Herbert are both that way for me. Many of you know of Francis Chan from his books, Crazy Love and Forgotten God. Fewer of you probably know of him as a children's author. Each of these books are a easy to understand story and illustration of God's heart for his people...kids specifically, but not just for kids. Chan wrote these books because the role of the Holy Spirit is often a topic neglected in children's books, and he wanted to write a simple, but clear (and visually appealing) book to help children understand the role of the Holy Spirit in one's life and pursuit of God.

These are excellent books and I greatly enjoy reading these books to Ezra and Olivia. It has sparked some good conversations and questions...

'Dad, why didn't they just follow the directions on how to run the tractor?'  


'Dad, why was Herbert called Halfway Herbert?


'Dad, so much more occurred when they asked God for help.'
(you'll have to read the books to understand the context of the questions.)

We have personally found these two books enjoyable to read , full of excellent content, visually stimulating, and a aide in helping our children grasp with a little greater clarity the person and work of the Holy Spirit.