Books

Books by Kara Lawler


God,
Right Here
Kara Lawler
illustrated by Jennie Poh

God, Right Here

God, right here. God, right there. God’s handiwork is everywhere.

Yellow daffodils, flying seagulls, bright orange pumpkins, and swirling snowflakes—God’s handiwork can be found all throughout nature, and every season is full of beauty and wonder. Everywhere we look, no matter the time of year, the wonders of creation remind us that God is always with us, always right here.

Written by Kara Lawler and beautifully illustrated by Jennie Poh, this celebration of God’s creation and the changing seasons can be enjoyed by children and the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content.

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Reviews

“Kara Lawler’s debut picture book, God, Right Here, is pure magnificence. The words and illustrations form a rich tapestry showcasing how our God is with us in each and every season. Children will delight in searching for all the ways they see God in the pages of this exquisitely illustrated picture book… This breathtaking book is a form of worship. Bravo, Lawler and Poh; I’ll be purchasing multiple copies to give as gifts.”

— Sarah Philpott, author of The Growing Season and Loved Baby

“What an exquisite illustration of God in nature, in the changing seasons, in our holy everywhere… God’s love for us is truly right here and everywhere! What a gift this book will be to all of us again and again—a triumph of words from Kara Lawler.”

— Mikala Albertson, family practice doctor and author of Ordinary on Purpose

“A beautiful reminder for kids—and adults!—that God can be found all around us, every day, in nature and in the simple joys of life… a sweet reminder to slow down, notice God’s goodness, and take time to celebrate his beautiful creation each and every day.”

— Katie Schnack, author of Everything Is (Not) Fine

“In God, Right Here, whimsical illustrations combine with captivating narrative to form a celebration of seasons and the God who is present in each one… while we delight in God’s creation, God delights in us—always.”

— Jenny Albers, author of Courageously Expecting

Everywhere
Holy
Kara Lawler
Thomas Nelson, 2019

Everywhere Holy

Kara’s first solo book, Everywhere Holy, was released on December 3, 2019 with Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins. In it, she invites readers to seek and find the sacred in the everyday—in motherhood, marriage, friendship, and the quiet rhythms of home and farm life.

It is a book about paying attention: about learning to see your ordinary days as holy ground, and about saying “thank you” over and over, all day long.