Caroline B. Cook writes the stories. Her mother, Trisha T. Bridges, illustrates every page by hand with watercolor. Together, they self-publish the Virtue Series from Nashville, Tennessee.
Readers of all ages — though the sweet spot is children ages four to seven. The books are a favorite for baby showers, baptisms, Easter baskets, teacher gifts, and bedtime shelves.
They are faith-based but not heavy-handed. Caroline calls her approach "sneaky Jesus" — each volume anchors a fruit of the Spirit with a scripture reference in the back, while the stories themselves are gentle enough for any child to enjoy.
Church Kitty is the fourth volume in the Virtue Series — a story about faith and belonging, starring a little cat who finds her way home to the pew. A soft tabby plush companion, with a Church Kitty tag at her collar, is also available.
Yes, and it's free. At checkout, check the Request author signature box and Caroline will sign your book before shipping. Please add 3 to 5 business days to processing.
Free on orders of $79.80 or more. For orders under $79.80, shipping is calculated at checkout using your ZIP code — real UPS Ground rates, no markup. See Shipping & Delivery for details.
Orders ship from Nashville, Tennessee within 1 to 3 business days. UPS Ground delivery is typically 3 to 7 business days after that. Author-signed orders add 3 to 5 business days to processing.
Not at this time. We ship to U.S. addresses only.
Unsigned books and the Church Kitty plush can be returned within 14 days of delivery, in their original condition. Author-signed books are final sale unless they arrive damaged. See Returns & Exchanges for the full policy.
Yes. The Virtue Series is carried by independent gift shops and bookstores across Tennessee, and we're continuously adding new stockists. Retailers can learn more and place orders at amyfaychandler.com/wholesale/caroline-b-cook.
Email Caroline at [email protected] for newsletter and general questions. For orders, stockists, or retailer inquiries, email AmyFay at [email protected].