Kindness, patience, and the fruit of the Spirit
Oh no, Goats!
A joyful classroom adventure where two playful little goats turn an ordinary school day into an unforgettable lesson about kindness, patience, respect, and the Fruit of the Spirit.
Rooted in His Word
Growing deeply rooted
followers of Christ…one story at a time.
Helping children discover their identity in Christ through beautifully crafted stories that inspire faith, nurture Christlike character, and encourage families to grow together in God’s Word.
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Loved by families, homeschools & church libraries.
A Warm Welcome
Our Prayer for Every Family
Every story we create begins with a simple prayer: that children would discover God’s love, grow in Christlike character, and become deeply rooted in His Word. Through engaging stories and our Family Faith Connections, we hope to encourage meaningful moments that strengthen families and point young hearts toward Jesus.
Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your family’s faith journey.
With gratitude,
The Butternut Publishing Team
Featured Books
Stories That Plant Seeds of Faith
Beautifully crafted adventures that spark imagination, nurture Christlike character, and inspire meaningful family conversations long after the final page is turned.
Grace, forgiveness, and a playful puppy
Dumpster, Leave It!
Meet Dumpster—a bouncy pup whose adventures unfold into a warm story about grace and joyful obedience.
Our Books Include
More Than a Story
Every Butternut Publishing book is thoughtfully created to continue beyond the final page. Each story includes a Family Faith Connection and a free companion printable designed to encourage meaningful family moments, strengthen faith, and help children grow deep roots in God’s Word.
Why Families Choose Us
The Butternut Publishing Difference
Every Butternut Publishing story is thoughtfully created to plant seeds of faith, nurture Christlike character, and help children grow deep roots in God’s Word.
Stories Rooted in Christ
Every story points children to Jesus while helping them grow in faith, character, and a deeper understanding of God’s love.
Meaningful Family Moments
Our books encourage natural conversations that help families grow together in faith and recognize God’s hand at work in everyday life.
Growing Christlike Character
Through engaging stories and relatable characters, children discover kindness, courage, patience, forgiveness, and the hope found in Christ.
Family Faith Connection
Each book includes a thoughtfully written Family Faith Connection featuring Scripture, a family prayer, and biblical encouragement to extend the story beyond the final page.
Deeply Rooted in God’s Word
Every story is grounded in biblical truth, helping children discover their identity in Christ and build a lasting foundation of faith.
Created for Families, Churches & Classrooms
Whether at home, in a homeschool setting, a Christian school, or children’s ministry, our books are designed to encourage meaningful faith-filled moments together.
Our Mission
Growing Deep Roots in God’s Word
The butternut tree is known for roots that grow deep and endure. That is the picture behind every story we publish—Christ-centered children’s books that help children grow in faith, character, courage, kindness, and identity in Christ.
Our mission is to inspire meaningful family conversations, nurture Christlike character, and help children discover their identity, purpose, and hope in Jesus Christ. Through beautifully illustrated stories and thoughtful Family Faith Connections, we want every book to continue beyond the final page.
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
- Scripture-based stories written with love
- Character-building lessons for little hearts
- Family faith conversations with every read
Let’s Connect
We’d Love to Hear From You
Whether you have a question about one of our books, would like to connect with Butternut Publishing, or simply want to share how a story has encouraged your family, we’d be honored to hear from you.
Every story begins with a conversation.
We look forward to hearing from you.