Papa Tom’s Books
Papa Tom’s Tales: A Grandfather’s Bedtime Stories began as something Papa Tom wrote just for his own grandchildren — and now it’s for yours too. Each book in the twelve-part series follows young Luke the Light Bearer as he climbs into the lap of God the Father and learns to set down one fear at a time, from the everyday worries kids carry to the big questions they’re afraid to ask out loud. Written to be read together, one story and one fear at a time, these are bedtime stories meant to leave your child a little braver — and a lot more loved — by morning.
Every Book Ends With a Conversation, Not Just “The End”
What sets Papa Tom’s Tales apart isn’t only the story — it’s what comes after it. Each book closes with an expanded Parent’s Guide: Biblical truths drawn straight from the story and grounded in Scripture, followed by a “Let’s Talk About It” section built to work almost like a simple Bible study for kids. Guided questions invite your child to reflect on what they read, name their own fears out loud, and talk about God’s love in their own words — with space to journal, a page to draw and remember, and a prayer to share together. It turns a bedtime story into a real conversation between parent and child, which most children’s books never attempt. The Parent’s Guide at the end of each Papa Tom’sTales book will be an experience between the parent and the child that create memories for a lifetime.
What’s inside every book’s Parent’s Guide:
- Scripture-grounded truths tied to the story
- A “Let’s Talk About It” discussion guide — like a mini Bible study for kids
- Reflection and journaling prompts
- A page to draw and remember
- A prayer to share together
