Oma Tells Histories Nominated for 2013 Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year

Feb. 28, 2013 - PRLog -- Signalman Publishing is very honored to announce that Oma Tells Histories: A Devotional Book for Parents to Share with Their Children by Dina van Beek has been nominated for the 2013 Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year in the Children (Ages 4-8) category.

Illustrated by Daniel van Magill, Oma Tells Histories relates the classic stories from the Bible with prayers that are perfect for parents and grandparents to share in a devotional time with their children and grandchildren.

Included in this wonderfully illustrated book are:

v  The story of Noah, his family and their faith and obedience to God.

v  Hannah’s promise to God.

v  Samuel imparting God’s blessing on David.

v  Jonah trying to hide from God.

v  Mary and Joseph and the first Christmas, God’s promise to all of us.

v  The Good Shepherd who went to find the lost sheep.

John McClure, president of Signalman Publishing, stated, “We are thrilled to have Oma Tells Histories as a nominee for the 2013 CSPA Book of the Year in the Children’s category. Oma picked out some of the great stories of the Bible that kids love to hear, and she does it in a way that helps parents introduce the God of the Bible to their children. It has been a big hit with my own kids!”

The final 2013 Book of the Year selection is based on voting by retailers, publishers, authors and readers. The voting ballot can be accessed online at: http://www.christianpublishers.net/13votes/

Oma Tells Histories (ISBN: 978-1-935991-45-8, $10.99, Juvenile Nonfiction: Religious - Christian - Devotional & Prayer) from indie book publisher Signalman, is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble.com, and wherever fine books are sold.

About the Author

Oma (Dina van Beek) was born on December 31st, 1928 in s’Hertogenbosch, Holland. It was reported as being the coldest day on record. Oma grew up in Nijmegen, Holland with her Mum and Dad and 4 older sisters.  She met the love of her life, Peter, in Nijmegen during the Second World War. In 1952 they immigrated to Australia where they married.

Dina and Peter have 5 children (4 girls and 1 boy), 15 grandchildren (9 boys and 6 girls) and, at the time of publishing, 7 great grandchildren (5 girls and 2 boys).

About Signalman Publishing

Signalman Publishing is an independent book publisher based in Kissimmee, Florida. Signalman is a member of the Christian Small Publishers Association and has a wide range of thought-provoking faith-based titles.