Ages 3–7 · Picture Book · 32 pages
Dumpster, Leave It!
Every puppy has something to learn…and Dumpster is no exception! Join Dumpster, a lovable and curious farm puppy, as he explores life on a busy family farm filled with laughter, animals, and unexpected adventures. His playful spirit and occasional missteps create opportunities to discover that mistakes don’t define us. With loving guidance, patience, and grace, they become moments to learn and grow.
- Themes
- Grace · Forgiveness · Family
- Ages
- 3–7
- Format
- Paperback
- Scripture
- Psalm 32:8
A Story That Continues Beyond the Final Page
Dumpster, Leave It!
Sometimes God uses the most unexpected moments to teach the lessons our hearts need most.
Every puppy has something to learn…and Dumpster is no exception! Join Dumpster, a lovable and curious farm puppy, as he explores life on a busy family farm filled with laughter, animals, and unexpected adventures. His playful spirit and occasional missteps create opportunities to discover that mistakes don’t define us. With loving guidance, patience, and grace, they become moments to learn and grow.
Dumpster, Leave It! is more than a charming story. It is a faith-filled picture book that helps children understand the importance of listening, showing kindness, offering forgiveness, and trusting God’s loving guidance in everyday life.
Beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written, this story is created to continue beyond the final page. Each book includes a Family Faith Connection, Scripture, a family prayer, and a free companion printable that helps families grow together in faith and apply God’s truth to everyday life.
Whether you’re reading together at bedtime, using it as part of your homeschool day, or sharing it during family devotions, Dumpster, Leave It! creates memorable moments that help children develop character rooted in God’s Word.
Perfect for ages 3–7
Children Will Discover
- The value of listening and learning
- The beauty of grace and forgiveness
- How kindness strengthens relationships
- That God lovingly helps us grow, one step at a time
“Sometimes God uses the most unexpected teachers to help us discover the greatest lessons.”
Why We Wrote Dumpster, Leave It!
Every child makes mistakes, but mistakes never have the final word.
Dumpster, Leave It! was written to help children discover that God's love is constant, His forgiveness is complete, and His loving guidance helps us grow wiser each day. Through Dumpster's story, families are encouraged to see that every wrong turn can become an opportunity to learn, extend grace, and follow God's path with confidence.
It is our prayer that this story encourages children to trust God's guidance, extend forgiveness freely, and remember that His love is always leading them forward.
Family Faith Connection
Rooted in Scripture
Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Growing Together in Faith
Continue the conversation by reflecting on the story, discovering God’s truth, and encouraging one another as you grow together in faith.
Reflect on the Story
Think about a time when you made a mistake. How did it feel when someone showed you kindness, forgiveness, or a second chance?
Discover God’s Truth
Jesus forgives us and invites us to forgive others. How does His love help us show kindness, grace, and forgiveness when someone makes a mistake?
Live It Out Together
Who is one person our family can encourage, forgive, or show extra kindness to this week? How can we reflect Jesus’ love through our words and actions?
Family Prayer Time
Pray together after reading.
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for loving us, even when we make mistakes. Thank You for forgiving us and giving us new beginnings each day. Help our family show kindness, patience, forgiveness, and joy to one another. Teach us to follow Your way and reflect Your love in the words we speak and the choices we make.
In Your name we pray,
Amen.
Butternut Publishing Mission
Growing Deeply Rooted in Christ
“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.”
Colossians 2:6–7 (ESV)
It is our prayer that every Butternut Publishing story helps children grow deeply rooted in Christ, firmly established in God’s Word, and overflowing with thankfulness as they walk with Him each day.
Free printable
Continue the Adventure at Home
Download the companion printable created especially for Dumpster's story. Each printable extends the message of the book through Scripture, a Bible memory verse, family prayer, biblical encouragement, and simple faith-filled activities that help children apply God's truth in everyday life.
The printable includes
- Scripture Focus (Psalm 32:8)
- Bible memory verse
- Family prayer
- Biblical encouragement
- Faith-filled family activities
- Character-building conversation starters
Bring Dumpster home
Order Dumpster, Leave It! and share a story that plants seeds of grace, forgiveness, and joyful obedience.