The Story Maker (Paperback) by Jerry McCorkle and Erin Straza

This book tells the story of how everything came to be.

Embark on a journey starting with creation and beauty, moving through sadness and pain, and ending with rescue, promise, and hope.This great story teaches children about God’s grand plan and his purpose for them in his forever story.

As an additional resource, please see a video on The Story Maker here.

Title

The Story Maker
Author(s)

Jerry McCorkle and Erin Straza
ISBN

9781837280414
Format

Paperback
Publisher

10Publishing
Age Range

4-7s
Audience

Children
Pages

48
Published

07/04/2025

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Jerry McCorkle

Jerry McCorkle is the founder and executive director of Spread Truth, a nonprofit equipping Christians to share the gospel through resources, training, and opportunities. Since founding the organization in 2001, Jerry has remained passionate about storytelling, believing that the story of the Bible changes everything. He regularly shares short stories of gospel impact on YouTube, inviting others to see how everyday conversations can point to Jesus. Learn more at www.spreadtruth.com.

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Erin Straza

Erin Straza is a writer and speaker. She is managing editor of Christ and Pop Culture Magazine and host of the Persuasion podcast. As a freelance communications consultant, Erin helps organizations tell their stories in authentic and compelling ways. She lives in Illinois with her husband, Mike.

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"The Story Maker is beautiful in its simplicity and powerful in its message. With clear language and engaging artwork, it will draw parents and kids into the greatest true love story ever told!"

- Joshua Cooley, New York Times bestselling author of many books, including Empty!, I Can't Believe My Eyes!, and the Heroes of the Bible Devotional

Overall rating

5.0 based on 1 review

Beautifully illustrated, clear and simple

This is a beautiful retelling of the overarching story of the Bible. The text is large, clear and in simple sentences. The illustrations are beautiful - simple, bold but powerful. It is Biblically faithful, and gives a clear invitation to repent and be a "part of his story forever". Although this book would be ideal for parents to read with younger children (ages 3 and up), the boldness of the illustrations mean that I wouldn't feel it would be out of place being given to an older child (up to 11) who didn't yet know the gospel. We will be giving these away in our toddler group, and to our local primary schools for their school libraries.