Faith-based children's books that connect biblical truth to the real challenges kids face every day: bullying, fear, and feeling small.
Micah loves school: spelling games, drawing superheroes, and being with his friends. But lately, one part of school makes his stomach feel twisty. A boy named Jayden has been bothering him, and no matter how hard Micah tries to ignore it, the problem keeps growing.
That evening, Mom opens the Bible and shows Micah the story of David, a boy who also faced something much bigger than himself. David was younger and smaller than Goliath. But he didn't give up because he trusted God.
The next morning, Micah goes back to school with something new: the courage to do what is right, even when he is afraid.
"The battle is the LORD's…"1 Samuel 17:47, KJV
Every element of this book is designed to help children understand that courage is not the absence of fear. It is trusting God and choosing what is right anyway.
Directly inspired by 1 Samuel 17. David and Goliath retold through the lens of a modern child's daily life.
Bullying, fear, and feeling small are real. This book names them honestly and points children to a real God who sees them.
Characters and families that reflect the real world children live in, so every child sees themselves in the story.
Designed to open doors between parents, teachers, pastors, and children about the hard stuff, with Scripture as the foundation.
Shows children that prayer is real, that God hears them, and that courage is something God gives, not something you have to find alone.
Every word chosen to be accessible to ages 5 to 9 while meaningful enough for parents and teachers to read aloud with depth.
"Courage is not the absence of fear.
It is trusting God and choosing what is right anyway." Stories by A. S. Gates
A. S. Gates is a faith-based children's book author on a mission to help young readers see that they are never alone, no matter how big their problem feels.
Through relatable characters, diverse families, and timeless Scripture, A. S. Gates creates stories that connect biblical lessons to the everyday challenges children face: bullying, fear, loneliness, and change.
David and the Really Big Problem is the first book in the Stories by A. S. Gates collection. More stories are coming soon.
A. S. Gates believes every child deserves to hear: You are seen. You are loved. And you are never alone.
Each book in the collection connects a timeless biblical story to a real challenge children face today.
When Everyone Else Is Doing Something Wrong, inspired by Daniel 1. The next book in the Stories by A. S. Gates collection helps children discover that standing firm in what is right takes courage, even when it feels lonely.
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