Christianity Today 2024 Book Awards, Missions/Global Church category, FinalistAre you preparing to take the gospel to the nations?You’ve said “yes” to God’s call to go, and now you will pack up your things and step into the unknown of a new location, people, and culture. The following years will likely include great joy, frustration, homesickness, difficulty, and excitement. In this book, ten women who have served on the mission field share what they wish t...

The Koala bear, Konnor, needs help getting to his castle, The Koala Castle. Molly, the monkey, who is full of excitement is more than willing to help Konnor. Barry, the bear, is smart, but all he can think about is the reward. At the castle they all get their own rewards. Sometimes we become so focused on the finish line, that we fail to enjoy the journey.

Priscilla is the twisted piglet. In her twisted mind she believes different is bad. She is so focused on her own differences she is acting up. Will Priscilla accept who she is, or will she change to fit in?

Leo, the caterpillar, comes to realize his strength. His best friend Anthony, the ant, helps him throughout the story. Anthony is very supportive and caring for his friend, Leo. Together they work to realize the greatest strength of all is within.

A wonderful story about a family of frogs. Mr. Hoppers, Mrs. Hoppers, and Baby Hoppers all go out on a journey for a new home. There is a drought and all they have is hope. They approach a fork in the road and there is a sign. The sign says ' where you want to go and where you need to go' pointing in opposite directions. Which will they choose? Will they go where the other frogs go, or will they go their own way? The moral of the story is to not follow others and to be your own leader.

The Nutty Squirrel, Max, is a leader of his own pack. A pack of misfits and no ordinary pack either. Together they resolve their differences and become stronger leaders.

Are you preparing to take the gospel to the nations?You’ve said “yes” to God’s call to go, and now you will pack up your things and step into the unknown of a new location, people, and culture. The following years will likely include great joy, frustration, homesickness, difficulty, and excitement. In this book, ten women who have served on the mission field share what they wish they had known before they began.This book is a handbook for entering the mission field, includi...