Beaming Books

11/19/2025

"When parents and kids finish one of my books, I always hope they’re inspired to make or do something." --Pat Zietlow Miller

We hope so, too!

Sit down with five picture book authors as they share their insights into creating books for young readers and how important it is to help shape their minds.

11/18/2025

Looking for a holiday book for kids? Don't miss these new titles!

You'll love these gift ideas and cozy holiday story books for the kids in your life.

11/10/2025

We at Beaming Books were proud to watch One Can Be author Pat Zietlow Miller join our own Naomi Krueger on KARE 11 (our home turf!) to spread the word about this wonderful book.

Author Pat Zietlow Miller joined KARE 11 News at 4 to discuss the book.

11/08/2025

In this Korean American Thanksgiving story, a girl makes two lists for dinner preparation—one for the local market and one for the Korean market. By the end of the meal, she has a newfound love for her family's two distinct cultures.

11/07/2025

From sunrise to sunset, a community journeys through a Thanksgiving day, bringing together offerings of family, friendship, tradition, and love. Together, they harvest their gardens for a food bank, run the annual Turkey Trot, share recipes passed down for generations, and welcome friends and family home as they gather block party-style for Thanksgiving dinner.

11/05/2025

Sometimes Christmas is not all we hope or expect it to be. The Christmas That Almost Wasn't invites readers to ponder how sometimes, when things are taken away, it brings us closer to the heart of the holy mystery that still draws us into its warmth.

11/03/2025

In this fourth installment in the Little Mole series, author Glenys Nellist and illustrator Sally Garland team up again to bring a welcoming and inclusive Thanksgiving tale. Children will relate to Little Mole's feelings of disappointment and be inspired to turn to their friends for comfort when things don't go the way they planned.

11/02/2025

With surprises to uncover and reveal on every page, this collection of Christmas stories was designed to be sturdy and durable for busy little hands. This delightful lift-the-flap book offers small children a new way to engage with Bible stories, inviting them to celebrate the joy of the first Christmas.

11/02/2025

Thanksgiving in the Woods is based on the true story of a family in Upstate New York who has hosted an outdoor Thanksgiving feast on their farm for more than twenty years. Family and friends bring something to share and the day becomes a long celebration of family, faith, and friendship.

11/01/2025

When Porcupine discovers she is missing a key ingredient for her recipe friends work together to create a new Fall Feast tradition. Porcupine's Pie will inspire children ages 4-8 to act generously. A recipe for "friendship pie" can be found at the end of the book.

10/29/2025

The Memory Tree provides comfort to grieving families—whether for the first holiday celebrated after the loss of a loved one, or many years later.