Skunk and the Scent of Truth
While James and Ruth enjoy the smells of spring, they meet a small skunk with BIG questions. Was Jesus a real person? Can the Bible's teachings about Jesus be trusted? How can you know?
Join them as they think carefully about what they believe and why they believe it, and defend what they know to be true.
This colorful story will encourage deep conversations, help equip children with faith-strengthening tools, and embolden them to defend their Christian beliefs from an early age.
While James and Ruth enjoy the smells of spring, they meet a small skunk with BIG questions. Was Jesus a real person? Can the Bible's teachings about Jesus be trusted? How can you know?
Join them as they think carefully about what they believe and why they believe it, and defend what they know to be true.
This colorful story will encourage deep conversations, help equip children with faith-strengthening tools, and embolden them to defend their Christian beliefs from an early age.
While James and Ruth enjoy the smells of spring, they meet a small skunk with BIG questions. Was Jesus a real person? Can the Bible's teachings about Jesus be trusted? How can you know?
Join them as they think carefully about what they believe and why they believe it, and defend what they know to be true.
This colorful story will encourage deep conversations, help equip children with faith-strengthening tools, and embolden them to defend their Christian beliefs from an early age.
This Picture Book Apologetics story introduces children to the historicity of Jesus by answering the question: Was Jesus Real?
While James and Ruth enjoy the smells of spring, they meet a small skunk with BIG questions. Was Jesus a real person? Can the Bible's teachings about Jesus be trusted? How can you know?
In a world of shifting sands, showing our kids that the Bible is a trustworthy account of Jesus’ life helps them build a firm foundation on the Rock. And when we guide them to see Jesus as a real person—not just a name in Bible stories—we help them ground their faith in both Scripture and history.
Written for children ages 4–8
Read with confidence: Skilled apologists, theologians, and topic experts review our stories for accuracy.
Keep the conversation going: Our James & Ruth stories feature discussion points, practical activities, and reading suggestions to help adults keep the conversation going.
A timeline activity for reinforcing the concept (plus Bible memory verse and timeline coloring printables)
Letter to adults explaining the intention and scope of the book
Additional book suggestions, including recommended resources from scholars and experts
Picture Book Apologetics with James and Ruth series: Teaches children Christian apologetics concepts to strengthen their faith foundation.
Our prayer for you: We pray this story will introduce the children in your life to the historical evidence for Jesus, preempt common misconceptions, and lay a foundation for deeper conversations.
