Is your child a fan of princesses and fairy tales? Join Princess Grace in this charming picture book based on the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Matthew 18:12–14, which helps teach young children ages 4-8 about God’s love and his devoted care. In Princess Grace and the Little Lost Kitten , Princess Grace promises her father she will care for the kittens she found in the castle. But then Poppy, the curious kitten, runs away. Princess Grace must find him, even if it means searching the entire kingdom …. including the scary Black Woods. Along the way, she and her sisters remember a parable Jesus told about God’s great love for us and how he too searches for each one who is lost. Princess Grace and the Little Lost Kitten : Has beautiful full-color illustrations - Presents biblical themes and values in a fun and approachable way - Is the perfect book for princess lovers ages 4-8 - Has a lovely cover that features bright tones and a fairy-tale feel If you enjoy Princess Grace and the Little Lost Kitten , check out other titles in the Princess Parables series: A Royal Easter Story , A Royal Christmas Story, Princess Joy’s Birthday Blessing, Princess Charity’s Courageous Heart, Princess Hope and the Hidden Treasure , and Princess Faith’s Mysterious Garden . 'Search everywhere for the lost kitten. Bring her back safely to the castle.' Princess Grace promised her father she would care for the kittens she found. But Poppy, the curious one, has run away. Princess Grace must find him, even if it means searching the entire kingdom... even braving the Black Woods. Along the way, she remembers a parable Jesus told about God's great love for us and how he, too, searches for each one who is lost. Jeanna Stolle Young is a daughter of the king that lives in Southern California with her dashing husband, Bruce, her two sweet princesses, Danika and Emmalynn, and two daring princes, Christian and Kenton. God gave her the vision for this series that has caused her faith to grow through watching Him work. She has a passion for moms of princesses and knights training up the next generation for Christ. She is a speaker and blogger at www.theprincessparables.com There are more than 13 books in the Princess Parable brand. Jacqueline Kinney Johnson is a former tribal missionary to the Kuna Indians located on the Colombian border in Central America. The vision for The Princess Parable Series was born in these jungles. She is the wife of Pastor Ralph Johnson and the mother of two daughters and the grandmother of three princesses, Catherine, Alexandra Grace, and Megan Joy and four young knights, Zack, Payton, Maverick, and Christopher. She delights in stirring young hearts and imaginations with Godly character and the certainty of becoming a child of the King for eternity. Her passion is mentoring and equipping dedicated young women for life, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. She lives in a castle perched high on a hill above the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. Omar Aranda studied Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was born. Many top publishers and companies worldwide have commissioned him for projects including story artwork, comics, and character design. He started his career as an artistic painter but now devotes all of his time to illustrations for children's products. Princess Grace and the Little Lost Kitten By Jacqueline Johnson Jeanna Young ZONDERVAN Copyright © 2010 Jacqueline Johnson All right reserved. ISBN: 978-0-310-71640-2 Chapter One Once upon a time, in a magnificent castle perched high on a hill above the sea, there lived five princesses and their father, a gentle and loving king. Their names were Grace, Joy, Faith, Charity, and Hope. They were blessed to be daughters of the king. This is the story of Princess Grace. She is full of adventure and fills her days with drama and activity. If there is no plan, she will make one. She is never bored and when she finds herself with a few moments, she will most definitely get into trouble! As Princess Grace took her seat, the curious kitten sprang out of her arms onto the dining room table. Knocking over the cream pitcher, taking two quick licks, she leapt over the tiered cake prepared for dessert. Colored icing and cream footprints were now everywhere. The king asked with a raised eyebrow, "Who will make sure these kittens won't get into any trouble?" Princess Grace enthusiastically raised both hands. "I will feed them and play with them," she said. "I promise! I will do a good job." The king said, "I am counting on you, Grace." Grace picked up her kitten, mess and all. "I will name you Poppy, for you popped into my life with your trouble-making ways." Soon the princesses came upon the Black Woods. The five princesses looked at each other. What should they do? They had never been in the dark forest. Then they remembered what their father had told them. "Search everywhere for the lost kitten. Bring her back safely to the