The most popular books by Melanie
Catching the light at every turn
Written in the familiar, stream-of-consciousness style of her blog, Big Mama, Sparkly Green Earrings is a heartwarming and hilarious look at motherhood from someone who is still trying to figure it all out. Filled with personal stories—from the decision to become a mother to the heartbreak of miscarriage and ultimately, to the joy of raising a baby and living to tell about it—Sparkly Green Earrings will make you feel like you’re sitting across the table from your best friend. A must-read for anyone who’s ever had a child or even thought about it.
A Memoir about the Beauty of Friendship
There is nothing as precious in life as a friend who knows you and loves you in spite of yourself. But real friendship requires effort. It’s showing up, laughing loud, and crying hard. It’s forgiving and loving and giving the benefit of the doubt. It’s making a casserole, doing a carpool pickup, and making sure she knows those cute shoes are 50 percent off.
The Real Story of Two People Sharing One Life
Marriage is simultaneously the biggest blessing and the greatest challenge two people can ever take on. It is the joy of knowing there is someone to share in your joys and sorrows, and the challenge of living with someone who thinks it’s a good idea to hang a giant antelope head on your living room wall.
Children & Youth
Melanie’s debut children’s book is Piper & Mabel, Two Very Wild but Very Good Dogs. Age 4 – 8.
Fearless Faith for girls 8+ is an interactive style devotional.
Piper & Mabel: Two very wild but very good dogs
Melanie shares the adventures of her two very wild but very good dogs, Piper and Mabel, who have an experience of their own when their owners plan a vacation to the beach.
Age 4-8
Also see the companion Activity Book
Fearless Faith: 100 devotions for girls
100 Devotions for Girls, is an interactive book that encourages girls 8 and up to answer questions, participate in fun activities, and be brave in their walk with God.
Devotions & Bible Studies
Find studies, DVD guides and more on these titles.
Everyday Holy: Finding a Big God in the Little Moments
It’s easy to feel disheartened when you’re facing dreams that haven’t come true, heartbreak that never seems to end, or financial strains that weigh you down. Maybe you’re wondering if God can still use you with all your imperfections. In the 100 devotions in Everyday Holy, Melanie Shankle says absolutely yes.
Church of the Small Things: Making a Difference Right Where You Are
Melanie offers women the opportunity to embrace what it means to live an abundant and incredibly meaningful life finding beauty and laughter in all the small things right beneath the surface of every moment.
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On the Bright Side: Stories about friendship, love and being true to yourself
In On the Bright Side, Melanie Shankle reminds us of the unchanging principles we can count on in a changing world. These are lessons that Melanie has learned along the way about how to find all the joy that life has to offer–and why encouragement is never something to keep to ourselves.
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