Monday, April 6, 2026

Raising Confident Children: A Biblical Parenting Guide to Building Strong Identity, Courage, and Resilience

  Woman and child holding hands walking into the sunset


Raising Confident Children:

A Biblical Parenting Guide to Building Strong Identity, Courage, and Resilience


Every parent wants their child to walk confidently into the world.

Not loud.
Not perfect.
Just steady.

In a culture filled with pressure, comparison, and constant evaluation, many children are growing up unsure of themselves—even when they appear successful on the outside. Parents feel it too: the quiet tension between protecting their child and preparing them, between guiding and letting go.

Raising Confident Children offers a different path.

Grounded in biblical wisdom and supported by modern child-development insight, this compassionate guide shows how confidence is built quietly—through everyday moments of connection, courage, responsibility, failure, and love.

Rather than quick fixes or performance-based parenting, this book walks parents through realistic, emotional scenarios they face every day, revealing how small, intentional responses shape a child’s inner world for life.

Inside, you’ll learn how to help your child:

• Develop confidence rooted in identity—not achievement
• Act with courage even when fear is present
• Learn from failure without shame
• Take responsibility and believe they are capable
• Feel deeply loved—even when they fall short

This is not a book about raising fearless children.
It is a book about raising 
secure ones.

Confidence that lasts isn’t built by pushing harder.
It’s built by walking alongside—one steady step at a time.



Click here to get Raising Confident Children on Amazon 








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Sunday, April 5, 2026

My First Yummy Colours: Fruits & Vegetables

 Green Book Cover with Lots of Cartoon Fruits and Vegetables.


My First Yummy Colours:

Fruits & Vegetables


The Perfect Blend of Creativity and Healthy Learning!

Spark your child’s imagination and appetite for healthy foods with "My First Yummy Colours." Specifically designed for little hands and growing minds, this coloring book turns every page into a vibrant discovery of nature’s treats.

Why Parents & Kids Will Love It:
  • Big, Bold Outlines: Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5) to practice motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
  • Educational Fun: Each page helps children identify common and exotic fruits and vegetables, from the "thick, crunchy carrot" to the "sweet, juicy mango."
  • Confidence Building: Simple shapes ensure every "artist" feels successful, whether they are staying inside the lines or exploring their own colorful world.
  • Interactive Learning: Encourages a positive relationship with healthy eating by making fruits and vegetables look fun and exciting!

Gift your little artist a world of color and health. From the first red apple to the last green leaf, let’s make healthy eating a masterpiece!



Green Back Cover with Description on it.

Completion Certificate that Comes in Coloring Book






Saturday, April 4, 2026

The Girl Who Knew Too Much...

 

Young girl walking into a magical looking tree house

The Girl Who Knew Too Much...:

A thrilling new middle-grade fantasy, full of adventure, jeopardy, and loads of twists and turns...


Some secrets can change a life. Essie Redcup knows the kind that can change a world... Essie Redcup is just a street kid. At least, that’s what everyone believes... But after one stolen pie lands her in the cells, Essie hears a rumour that could shatter everything her city stands for. The majestic High Sages who run the city are hiding shady secrets....Ones that affect her personally... Now Essie is on the run. She travels across the branches of the Worldroot Tree, through worlds ruled by war, music, study, peace, and endless celebration. Essie must uncover the truth before powerful people silence her forever. But the more she learns, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because powerful people will do anything to keep their secrets hidden. And Essie Redcup knows too many of them...







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Friday, April 3, 2026

Snowball, Snowball!: A Chilly Teamwork Tale

   Boy and Girl in Snow outside their home


Snowball, Snowball!: A Chilly Teamwork Tale


It's snowing!

Brother and sister Kian and Dina love snow.

And so, the frosty downpour of twinkling snowflakes has them

bursting with excitement.

"Bet I can roll a bigger snowball than you!" Kian says.

"Bet you can't!" Dina replies, sticking out her tongue

The contest is on.

The biggest snowball wins.

And boy, do those snowballs get big!

But who wins . . . and why?

Well, there's only one way to find out. Open the book and read!






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Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Merry MEERKATS Go!!: The First Book of its Series

  A Bunch of Dancing Meerkats


The Merry MEERKATS Go!!:

The First Book of its Series


Join the Merry Meerkats, a group of young meerkats living in the Kalahari Desert of Africa, as they embark on playful adventures while learning important life lessons. Despite encountering challenges among themselves, these lovable meerkats always manage to come together through singing, dancing, and playing by the end of the day. This heartwarming series not only encourages young readers to engage in outdoor play but also imparts valuable lessons along the way. Through colorful illustrations and captivating storytelling, children are inspired to explore, learn, and enjoy the world around them.




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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

When She Was a Little Girl: Inspiring Childhood Adventures of Famous Women

 Open book with Famous Women coming out of book as children


When She Was a Little Girl:

Inspiring Childhood Adventures of Famous Women


When She Was a Little Girl is an empowering book for girls ages 6-12, featuring 20 inspiring childhood stories of remarkable women throughout history—from Marie Curie and Amelia Earhart to Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg.

Perfect for 3rd–6th graders, bedtime reading, homeschool lessons, and classrooms, this beautifully written collection shows young readers that big dreams start in small moments.

What makes this book a must-have for girls?

Each chapter is a short, heart-warming story that reveals:
✨ How famous women faced challenges as children—and kept going
✨ How courage, curiosity, and kindness grow over time
✨ How everyday choices can shape extraordinary futures

Every story includes:
📖 A Note for Grown-Ups (perfect for parents and teachers)
💭 Questions for Curious Readers to spark meaningful conversations

Perfect for:

  • Girls ages 6-12 searching for strong role models
  • Popular books for girls age 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
  • Educational bedtime stories that inspire and empower
  • Chapter books for girls who love history, biographies, and real-life heroes
  • Homeschool curriculum and character development lessons
  • Gift for any young reader who dreams big

Inside, children will meet 20 incredible women:
Marie Curie - Frida Kahlo - Jane Goodall - Amelia Earhart - Malala Yousafzai - Rosa Parks - Ada Lovelace - Katherine Johnson - Wangari Maathai - Florence Nightingale - Simone Biles - Anne Frank - Valentina Tereshkova - Harriet Tubman - Eleanor Roosevelt - Coco Chanel - J.K. Rowling - Serena Williams - Sacagawea - Greta Thunberg

A book about women in history that feels warm, relatable, and age-appropriate.

Through gentle storytelling and emotional scenes, When She Was a Little Girl reminds every child that their questions, ideas, and dreams matter deeply—no matter how small they may seem today.

Order now and give the gift of inspiring, empowering stories that last a lifetime.



Click here to get

When She Was a Little Girl

on Amazon / Kindle / Kindle Unlimited 


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Saturday, March 28, 2026

The Fables of Maui and Momma Cat

 Vet Holding a Cat while dog sets behind.


 

The Fables of Maui and Momma Cat

By Dr. Walter R. Hoge


What if the smallest creatures in your backyard were quietly rewriting your understanding of love?

The Fables of Maui and Momma Cat begins with a simple scene: a feral kitten, a mourning dove, a nest hidden just out of sight. But what unfolds is not merely a chain of events—it’s a meditation on instinct, survival, and the strange mercy woven into everyday life.

At its heart is Momma Cat—untamed, watchful, fiercely independent. She lives on the edges of human kindness, slipping in and out of sight, raising her kittens in tin sheds and shadowed corners. Opposite her stands Maui, a beautifully trained yellow Labrador Retriever who enters the story during a season of personal grief. One is wild. One is disciplined. Somehow, they choose each other.

Set between a quiet suburban yard and the rooms of Camden Pet Hospital, the book moves through years of shared space—feeding rituals, cautious trust, unlikely companionship. A trap is set, not out of cruelty, but concern. A feral cat resists taming for years, then slowly—almost imperceptibly—leans into a human touch. A dog accustomed to crates and commands learns to share her deck with a creature who owes her nothing.

What makes this story linger is not drama, but devotion. Medical charts list failing kidneys and enlarged hearts. Age creeps in. Goodbyes come quietly. Yet even in decline, there is dignity—staff members who brush fragile fur, hands that offer lunch scraps, a final whisper before an injection meant not to harm, but to release.

This is a story about stewardship in its purest form: the responsibility to care without controlling, to love without demanding return. It’s about animals who remain themselves—never fully owned, never fully understood—yet somehow become family.

By the time you reach the image of two small urns, stacked one atop the other, you realize this was never just about a cat and a dog.

It’s about the quiet, holy work of showing up—again and again—for the lives that wander into ours.


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www.drwalterhogebooks.com




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Raising Confident Children: A Biblical Parenting Guide to Building Strong Identity, Courage, and Resilience

    Raising Confident Children: A Biblical Parenting Guide to Building Strong Identity, Courage, and Resilience Every parent wants their chi...