Faith Christian School enjoyed having local authors Dr. Mark and Mrs. Kimberly McBride read to the kindergarten students on Tuesday, April 20th.
Dr. and Mrs. McBride have recently published their first book, “The Chickens and the Ice Cream,” about a real-life adventure they had with their son at the local Homestead Creamery. The back of the book reads, “find out why a young boy and two curious chickens’ encounter is so funny and mysterious. A farmer and his wife come to some new realizations about their farm and how it only takes one family to help uncover the mystery behind this story.”
Dr. McBride shares, “Kimberly and I … wrote this book in order to capture a delightful family experience at the local creamery. It was inspired by the glorious day and the eagerness of [our son] Benjamin to share his ice cream with those little red hens. We have both had a desire to write children’s literature (books) for some time and this opportunity was the starting point…
Also, we feel that God intervened and allowed Kimberly to meet the illustrator through her email experience in sharing and witnessing about Christ and remarkable ways He had worked in each of their lives. Our goal in writing children’s books is to glorify God with our talents in hopes that many children and families will be inspired and enjoy the charming tales. ‘To God be the glory for His unspeakable gift.’ We feel blessed to have had the opportunity to write this story about our family experience, and that God led us through the process.”
The McBrides have written other children’s stories to be published in the near future. “The Chickens and the Ice Cream” is available for purchase for $12.99 through many local retailers, with book signings scheduled at Barnes and Noble and Maggie Moo’s on Franklin Road in SW Roanoke.
