A Place for Me in God's Family Tree

Teach children how they fit into God’s family!

More than just a recounting of the genealogy of Jesus, A Place for Me in God’s Family Tree reveals the captivating story of salvation history in an age-appropriate way with The Bible Timeline™ Learning System—the same system that serves as the basis of the chart-topping podcast, The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™. 

Written and illustrated by cousins Nichelle Soriano Torno and Jordan Vicente Yango, A Place for Me in God’s Family Tree shows little Catholics how they fit into the story of salvation today.

In the story, a little boy asks  to learn about his own roots after discovering family trees at school. He soon realizes his family is much bigger than he expected when his mother introduces him to the many remarkable people who are part of God’s family tree. Outlining the genealogy of Jesus, from Adam, to David, to Joseph, A Place for Me in God’s Family Tree introduces little ones to their heavenly origin story, revealing their identity as beloved children of God. 

With gorgeous, colorful illustrations that correspond with The Bible Timeline™ Learning System, this charming storybook engages children as they learn the history of salvation and how they fit into that story today through characters from each biblical time period.

Age: 4–8

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 56

“Each of us belongs to a family, and that belonging shapes and forms our worldview and context for life. Thankfully, no matter what our earthly family looks like, we all belong to God's family, and that truth can set the trajectory for the rest of our lives. In A Place for Me in God's Family Tree, children will learn about the family that we all have joined as baptized Christians, dating all the way back to Creation. What a humble truth it is to know God's family, to learn the history of this family, and to belong to this family. It is a great joy to sit with my children and tell them the truth: they belong and they are loved in God's beautiful family.”

–Jenna Guizar

Founder of Blessed Is She Women's Ministry

“I LOVE THIS! Wonderfully written & illustrated for the little ones! This is such a great tool for Sacrament Prep and for anyone learning about Jesus! I am excited to share this with my kids!”

–Lowella Gaerlan

Devoted Wife, Homemaker, Homeschool Mom of three & Catechist

“As a mother to a growing Catholic family, I confidently offer Torno's tale as a staple within any book collection for children growing in their Faith. Relating God's family tree to all readers brings them closer to Him, as well as encouraging all to further understand their own family trees.”

–Jennifer Rector

Hawaii Catholic Herald

“Heart-warming and insightful... an excellent little book not only for the young ones but all ages yearning to better understand God’s offer of life and love to all His beloved children.”

–Fr. Frankie C. de los Reyes, SSS

Pastor of Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Honolulu, Hawaii

“This book is cute, well-illustrated, and has a great message. It's a great bedtime story for kids, and also a great refresher for parents who haven't heard the story of salvation for a while. It also builds a foundation for understanding the Bible Timeline that is integrated into Ascension's other Bible resources.”

–Jonathan Conrad

Founder of The Catholic Woodworker