Sensei
A gentle, faith-filled book about a little girl, a hurt parakeet, and a mother's lesson that God is always watching over us. Written by Sheryl Knotek. Every illustration drawn by her daughter Brooke.
Order from Sheryl directly and save $3 compared to Amazon. Ships from St. Paul, MN.
"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
Matthew 10:29-31
A real afternoon. A real lesson. A book Brooke illustrated herself.
Brooke was four when a storm came through St. Paul and did real damage. Afterward, when Sheryl and Brooke went outside to look around, Brooke noticed a parakeet on a branch, alone and hurt from the storm.
They brought the bird inside. Sheryl used that moment the way mothers do, to say something she wanted her daughter to remember. God saw that sparrow on that branch. And if He sees a sparrow, He sees you too. He always has.
Brooke never forgot it. Years later she drew every picture in this book herself, from memory, about the afternoon it happened.
Sensei
When a storm rolls through St. Paul, four-year-old Brooke finds a hurt parakeet on a branch outside. What her mother tells her in that moment becomes a lesson she carries forever. God sees even the smallest sparrow, and He sees us too. Sensei is a warm, true story about faith, trust, and the love that never leaves.
Read More About the BookWho is Sensei for?
Whether you are a parent, a grandparent, a Sunday school teacher, or a gift buyer, Sensei was written with you in mind.
Families
A warm bedtime read that opens a real conversation about faith. Perfect for parents who want a book that stays with a child long after the last page.
Grandparents
A meaningful gift from a grandparent to a grandchild. Simple enough to read together, deep enough to remember for a lifetime.
Sunday School
Already loved by church readers and used in Sunday school settings. A natural fit for any lesson about God's faithfulness and care.
Christian Schools
Faith-integrated reading material that works beautifully for classroom read-alouds, faith discussions, and character lessons.
Homeschool Families
A short, illustrated book that fits naturally into a homeschool reading list, Bible study time, or a nature-based learning unit.
Gift Buyers
A personal, faith-filled gift for a baby shower, baptism, birthday, or holiday. Something that actually means something.
Every Amazon reviewer gave Sensei 5 stars
7 reviews. 100 percent five-star ratings. Zero negative reviews.
"A wonderful way to introduce God to young children. Makes a great gift! I will be buying this book again as gifts."
"Grandpa David read it. He approved it for his church kids! Sweet reminder of God's faithfulness!"
"Highly recommend! The illustrations were engaging for my grandchildren. A lovely book about trust and faith."
Sheryl Knotek
Sheryl Knotek is a mother and author from St. Paul, Minnesota. She wrote Sensei because of a real moment she shared with her daughter Brooke when Brooke was just four years old. That single afternoon became this book. And Brooke drew every picture in it herself.
Sheryl's hope is simple: that every child who reads Sensei carries one truth with them for life. God is always watching over you.
Give a child the gift of knowing God is always with them
Order Sensei directly from Sheryl at $15.95 and save $3 compared to Amazon. Every order ships from St. Paul, Minnesota.
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