Every Gift Becomes Worship When It’s Given to God
A heartfelt chapter book about courage, worship, and offering every note—loud or quiet—to the One who delights in our praise.
Three siblings.
One recital.
And one simple truth…
Worship isn’t about perfection.
It’s about offering your gift to God.
Hiro, Lani, and Wazi are preparing for their church’s spring music recital. Hiro wants to play every note perfectly. Lani is afraid she’ll freeze again like last time. And Wazi… well, he’s joyfully banging on anything that can be used as a drum.
But a music recital becomes something much more when they discover an old hymn written by their Grandpa Luke—one that reminds them what worship is really about.
Through nerves, mistakes, and unexpected courage, the siblings learn that God doesn’t ask for perfect performances.
He asks for hearts willing to worship.
This story invites kids to experience worship as joy, courage, honesty, and offering their gifts to God—whatever those gifts may be.
WHY YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE THIS BOOK
✓ A gentle, faith-filled story that strengthens children’s understanding of worship
Kids learn that worship isn’t only music—it’s any gift given back to God.
✓ Encourages courage, humility, and identity in Christ
Perfect for kids who struggle with nerves, confidence, or comparison.
✓ Beautiful sibling dynamics that feel real, warm, and joyful
Hiro, Lani, and Wazi bring humor, heart, and relatable emotion to every page.
✓ Multicultural family representation—rooted in Scripture and everyday faith
A refreshing blend of culture, character, and Christian truth.
✓ Ideal for church families, homeschoolers, Christian schools, and bedtime reading
Comes with bonus devotion, memory verse, and a parent’s guide.
WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOOK
✨ A Story Kids Connect With
Ten engaging chapters following the recital journey—from the nerves, the messy rehearsals, and the attic discovery… all the way to a powerful moment of worship that touches the whole church.
✨ A Memory Verse to Anchor the Theme
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” — Psalm 150:6
✨ A Parent’s Guide
Talking points, family activities, and simple ways to help your child grow in worship.
✨ A Prayer & Activity Pages
Kids can draw, write, and create their own worship offering to God.
About the Author: Sheila Hara is a wife, mother, writer, podcaster and product leader with a deep faith in Jesus. Originally from India, she blends her multicultural background with her passion for faith-based storytelling. As a mother of three, she is dedicated to helping children and women discover God’s purpose in their lives through uplifting devotionals and books. Whether through her writing, mentoring or leadership, Sheila’s mission is to inspire faith. joy and confidence in God’s plan for every season of life. Visit www.hopelightwonder.com for more.
READER REVIEWS
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We love these books so much! The characters are lovable and funny, but the lessons they learn are very valuable to my daughter and we are bonding over reading them!” on Amazon
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Such a beautiful and heartfelt book! I read it with my two kids and we all loved it.” on Goodreads
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