2026 Christian Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year

An inspiring true story of Karen Kingsbury’s adopted son celebrating new beginnings, found family, and faith.

Hello! My name is Emmanuel. I was born in beautiful Haiti and lived with my grandma who loved me very much. Grandma always told me my name meant something special. But when I faced a scary change that turned my world upside down, I met the One who would never leave me and discovered the true meaning behind my name.

In this heartwarming children’s book, you’ll find:

• Inspiring parent resources for adoption
• An Interactive I Spy Map of Haiti
• Haitian Creole words hidden on each story page

An endearing addition to read aloud time, this picture book gives an inside look at the adoption process from a child’s perspective and will remind kids and parents alike that God is always with them.