Kristen's Books
Ebeneezer's Cousin
Written by Kristen Zajac
Illustrated by Jennifer Thomas Houdeshell
Summary: A patriotic story about courage, hope, strength, and heroes.
Maria Jimenez is very proud of her Daddy. He is in the military and always brings Maria souvenirs from the countries he visits which Maria happily takes to school for show and tell. Whenever he is home between deployments, Maria and her Dad have the best time going to their favorite place- the local primate sanctuary- to see the monkeys. Maria's stuffed monkey, Ebeneezer, always tags along on the adventures.
Then one day everything changes. Maria's father returns home early from a deployment with an injury. Maria doesn't know how to reach him. He is quiet and withdrawn and needs a lot of help from Maria and her mom. How will Maria help her dad? Maria doesn't know all the answers, but she does know two things. We are stronger together than alone and her Daddy will always be her hero.
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Ebeneezer's Cousin is now available to order through Guardian Angel Publishing. Order your copy today or purchase one to donate to a military family through the "Friends of Ebeneezer" program. Details at:
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Reviews of Ebeneezer's Cousin:
The Children's and Teen's Book Connection
Reviewer: Cheryl C. Malandrinos
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"A moving story of helping those we love is what you’ll find in "Ebeneezer's Cousin" by Kristen Zajac. Maria brings in pictures for show and tell of the many interesting places her military father has visited. But one day, she no longer has pictures to bring. Her father has been wounded and will no longer be visiting those interesting places. When her father struggles to deal with losing his independence, Maria is determined to help him, so that he can begin to smile again.
What a timely and beautiful book from Guardian Angel Publishing and Kristen Zajac! A touching story of how we can help our military men and women who return with injuries, Zajac handles this sensitive topic well. While Ebeneezer's Cousin shares how lonely Maria’s dad felt while he was away and the struggles he goes through after he is injured, this is truly Maria’s story of trying to help her Dad regain his spirit and his independence, just as she helped him cope with his loneliness by sharing her beloved stuffed monkey.
I can’t remember the last time a children’s book has touched my heart in such a meaningful way. The illustrations by Jennifer Thomas Houdeshell are as lovely as the story. The bright colors capture your eye and the emotions displayed on the characters’ faces will capture your heart.
You can purchase a printed copy of Ebeneezer's Cousin for wounded veterans and families at a military hospital, through the Friends of Ebeneezer Program. You’ll find details on the book’s page found at the publisher’s website. I highly recommend this family story to everyone. Many families will be touched by this one."
New Release! Chasing the Spirit of Service
Check out Chasing the Spirit of Service from Guardian Angel Publishing, an "Academic Wings" and historical fiction resource. Written by Kristen Zajac, Illustrated by Julie Tucker.
Chasing the Spirit of Service is a patriotic book about best friends Adam and Emma. Emma comes from three generations of Air Force pilots and desperately misses her father when he goes away on military deployments. Adam tries to cheer her up. Emma's great grandfather, one of the first African American pilots during World War II, shares his life story with Emma and Adam which helps them better understand and capture the spirit of service for themselves.
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