Daniel’s Painting
The Value of Encouragement
Daniel loves painting pictures. One day he paints a really good one, and shows it proudly to each member of his family. But they are busy with other things. Then his Grandad Barnabas arrives and everything changes.
This beautifully illustrated book for children aged 5-7 teaches the value of encouragement.
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About the Author
David Houghton
For nearly thirty years, David worked as a lawyer in financial services, a role he combined with those of a reader in the Church of England, a husband, father and grandfather. Then, as now, his interests included music, movies, sport and quizzes.
Retirement then gave him the time and space for another passion – writing; in particular, the twin joys of telling stories in the structures and rhythms of verse.
Endorsements and Reviews
Elizabeth Hogg, Transforming Ministry Magazine
This charming, illustrated children’s book, designed for 5-7 years olds … Written in simple rhyme, it features a conventional and happy family, and brings out the importance of encouragement, endeavour and intergenerational bonding. The story line is not overtly Christian, but the themes are of course relevant to Christian living.
Elizabeth Hogg
Transforming Ministry Magazine
In the Media
One Man in the Middle Reviews children’s book, ‘Daniel’s Painting’
Author David Houghton has published children’s novel, Daniel’s Painting, and Rob Allwright from ‘One Man in the Middle’ shares his review.
Godventure writes encouraging review
GodVenture was developed by Victoria Beech to give parents inspiration and resources to do faith at home together. As part of this mission, she reviews Christian books for families, and has recently reviewed 'Daniel's Painting' by David Houghton, an illustrated...
