The Big Wide Welcome: A True Story About Jesus, James, and a Church That Learned to Love All Sorts of People

A joyful reminder that God’s love has no favorites — everyone is welcome in His family!

The Big Wide Welcome retells the true story from the book of James, showing children that the church is meant to be a place where everyone is loved — rich or poor, young or old, quiet or loud.

Through vivid storytelling and expressive illustrations, kids learn that Jesus’ welcome is big enough for everyone. It’s a powerful story about kindness, humility, and what it means to see others the way God does.

Written by Trillia Newbell and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, this beautiful picture book helps children understand how the gospel changes the way we treat people — inviting us to reflect Jesus’ love to the world around us.

• Retelling from the letter of James 2
• Part of the beloved Tales That Tell the Truth series
• Teaches acceptance, kindness, and God’s inclusive love
• Written by Trillia Newbell and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri
• Encourages children to see others through God’s eyes

Recommended for: Ages 3–6 · Family devotion time · Sunday school · Bedtime reading · Gifts that teach love and inclusivity through faith

Add The Big Wide Welcome to your child’s bookshelf and help them see that in God’s kingdom, there’s room for everyone — because Jesus’ love makes the biggest, widest welcome of all.