Jesus Reminds Harper: “Strangers Are My Children Too”

Jesus Reminds Harper: “Strangers Are My Children Too”: A Guatemalan Family, a Hard Truth, and a New Kind of Welcome

In a quiet Arizona town, Harper’s world changes when Amaya and her family arrive from Guatemala. Their traditions are different, their language is new, and not everyone is kind. As Harper watches her friend face judgment, and sees Riley struggling with her own hurt, she learns that loving like Jesus means choosing kindness, even when it’s hard.

Why Families Love This Book

• Teaches empathy, inclusion, and standing up for others

• Gently introduces immigration and cultural differences

• Shows how hurt can lead to unkind behavior and how love can heal

• Includes faith-centered guidance through Jesus’ whispers

• Balanced with humor and lovable desert animals

What Kids Will Discover

• Guatemalan traditions like worry dolls and pepián stew• Music, culture, and starting over in a new place

• The importance of welcoming others and building community

Details

• 8.5” x 8.5” paperback

• Ages 3–10

• Faith-based story with activities and scripture

A Gentle but Powerful Message

Strangers are never strangers to God.And love is always the right place to start.