Tree Rat and the Chautauqua

Oreo wants a nap. Tree Rat has a story. Only one of them is getting his way.Share a laugh and start a conversation about Jesus with this illustrated Christian chapter book for children ages 8-10 and the grown-ups who read with them.Tree Rat has a family story involving a goose and a flying umbrella. Oreo and Toothless aren't buying it. But tucked among the squirrel's tall tales is something true: a famous baseball player named Billy Sunday visited their town to tell people about Jesus.He came for a Chautauqua, when music and famous speakers made a small town feel like the center of the world.Years later, beneath the Christmas tree, Timmy tells little Teddy about those days. He remembers being a lost kitten, the children who brought him home, and the cats who became his family. Then he shares the greatest rescue story ever: the story of our rescue through Jesus.Inspired by Brent Lacy's real cats, Tree Rat and the Chautauqua brings together: - Funny animal conversations and colorful illustrations.- Short chapters for reading together at bedtime or during family time.- A clear explanation of the gospel, with questions to help parents and children talk about faith.- Historical photographs of Chautauqua program covers featuring Billy Sunday and William Howard Taft.There are laughs to share, a kitten to bring home, and a rescue worth talking about long after the book is closed.