If Jesus Came to My School
Yana Kozak
(Illustrator)
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Jun 10, 2025
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Description
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a young girl learns how Jesus’s love can shine at school through her compassion, kindness, and inclusion.
In this whimsical tale, a young girl imagines what it would be like if Jesus visited her school as a boy. She would show Jesus around her classroom, introduce her friends and teachers, listen to story time, and eat lunch together! But Jesus wouldn't stop at learning and sitting in class. He'd invite the lonely to join in on games and find a way to love and get along with everyone. Soon the young girl realizes that even though Jesus doesn’t attend her school, he can live through her:
I can be his hands and feet
To spread his love to all
I can share and help and give
So no one feels too small!
Through rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, children will be inspired to make a difference in their schools through their actions. Because as they treat each other right and classes become families, Jesus truly will be in their school.
In this whimsical tale, a young girl imagines what it would be like if Jesus visited her school as a boy. She would show Jesus around her classroom, introduce her friends and teachers, listen to story time, and eat lunch together! But Jesus wouldn't stop at learning and sitting in class. He'd invite the lonely to join in on games and find a way to love and get along with everyone. Soon the young girl realizes that even though Jesus doesn’t attend her school, he can live through her:
I can be his hands and feet
To spread his love to all
I can share and help and give
So no one feels too small!
Through rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, children will be inspired to make a difference in their schools through their actions. Because as they treat each other right and classes become families, Jesus truly will be in their school.
Product Details
| Publisher | Multnomah |
| Publish Date | June 10, 2025 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780593796559 |
| Dimensions | 8.8 X 8.8 X 0.3 inches | 0.6 pounds |
About the Author
April Graney is a teacher at Cookson Hills, a children’s home and school for at-risk students in Oklahoma. She is the author of The Marvelous Maker: A Creation and Redemption Parable and the ECPA Christian Book Award finalist The Marvelous Mud House: A Story of Finding Fullness and Joy. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, April loves studying and teaching the Bible. Her greatest joy has been raising five children with her husband Tom in their crazy, loud, happy house at New Life Ranch, a summer camp and retreat center where they have served for over twenty years.
Yana Kozak is a children’s book illustrator from Ukraine, living in France. She earned a degree in journalism and worked for several years for newspapers and TV shows before transitioning to what she always dreamed of doing: illustrating children’s book full-time. Yana is inspired by her daughter and always tries to see the world through her eyes. Her cute and emotional illustrations and characters love to explore the world and always find themselves in funny situations. Outside of illustration, Yana’s second passion is to drink coffee and read books.
Yana Kozak is a children’s book illustrator from Ukraine, living in France. She earned a degree in journalism and worked for several years for newspapers and TV shows before transitioning to what she always dreamed of doing: illustrating children’s book full-time. Yana is inspired by her daughter and always tries to see the world through her eyes. Her cute and emotional illustrations and characters love to explore the world and always find themselves in funny situations. Outside of illustration, Yana’s second passion is to drink coffee and read books.
Reviews
“I love the beautiful and gentle way If Jesus Came to My School teaches children that they have a calling—one that blesses others. I will be reading this book to my grandchildren often. May His light shine brightly in our children and grandchildren overcoming the darkness and filling our world with His love.”—Sally Burke, president of Moms in Prayer International and author of Raise Them Up
“In If Jesus Came to My School, precise rhythm and rhyme pair with soft, lively illustrations to create an absolutely adorable dream in imagining Jesus as a little one, showing our children how to learn and love each other well.”—Amy Parker, bestselling author of the Night Night series and the God Is series
“April Graney shares deep truth in a delightful story that both children and adults will adore. With fun rhymes and engaging illustrations, this book tells and shows how kids can share the love of God. If Jesus Came to My School is sure to be a family, library, and classroom favorite!”—Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Today and Always, This is True, God Loves You
“It is rare to find beautifully illustrated and engaging children's stories that help our kids not merely grow in their awareness of God and others, but then connect that awareness to their calling to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our schools. May our schools experience more of the presence of Jesus as a result of this book!”—David Schmus, executive director of Christian Educators
“April Graney has written another sweet book, sure to delight imaginative young students and spark deep and important conversations with their parents and teachers. What would it be like if Jesus came to our schools? Graney encourages readers to both explore this unique question and apply it to their own lives.”—Hannah Hall, bestselling author of God Bless You and Good Night
“This is a wonderful read-aloud that helps parents, Christian school teachers, and Sunday School leaders nurture young hearts in faith and character.”—Linda Kardamis, founder of Teach 4 the Heart, author of Create Your Dream Classroom
“If Jesus Came to My School is a great way to inspire kids to show the love of Christ to their peers at school. Reading this book together with your kids will help them see the needs around them and how they can meet those needs. I pray many kids will be inspired to share the gospel with their peers too. No one is ever too young to be an ambassador for Christ.”—Mark Hopson, CEO of Decision Point
“In If Jesus Came to My School, precise rhythm and rhyme pair with soft, lively illustrations to create an absolutely adorable dream in imagining Jesus as a little one, showing our children how to learn and love each other well.”—Amy Parker, bestselling author of the Night Night series and the God Is series
“April Graney shares deep truth in a delightful story that both children and adults will adore. With fun rhymes and engaging illustrations, this book tells and shows how kids can share the love of God. If Jesus Came to My School is sure to be a family, library, and classroom favorite!”—Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Today and Always, This is True, God Loves You
“It is rare to find beautifully illustrated and engaging children's stories that help our kids not merely grow in their awareness of God and others, but then connect that awareness to their calling to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our schools. May our schools experience more of the presence of Jesus as a result of this book!”—David Schmus, executive director of Christian Educators
“April Graney has written another sweet book, sure to delight imaginative young students and spark deep and important conversations with their parents and teachers. What would it be like if Jesus came to our schools? Graney encourages readers to both explore this unique question and apply it to their own lives.”—Hannah Hall, bestselling author of God Bless You and Good Night
“This is a wonderful read-aloud that helps parents, Christian school teachers, and Sunday School leaders nurture young hearts in faith and character.”—Linda Kardamis, founder of Teach 4 the Heart, author of Create Your Dream Classroom
“If Jesus Came to My School is a great way to inspire kids to show the love of Christ to their peers at school. Reading this book together with your kids will help them see the needs around them and how they can meet those needs. I pray many kids will be inspired to share the gospel with their peers too. No one is ever too young to be an ambassador for Christ.”—Mark Hopson, CEO of Decision Point
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