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A Church for All Paperback – Picture Book, October 1, 2021

by Gayle E. Pitman (Author), Laure Fournier (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 120 ratings
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A church where all are welcome.

On Sunday morning, we gather together. We are every color. Every age. Rich and poor. Our church is open, affirming, and accepting. We believe in love instead of hate. There's room for everyone! This book celebrates a spiritual community that embraces all people―no matter their age, race, class, gender identity, or sexual orientation―in love and faith.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    90L
  6. Dimensions
    10.75 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Albert Whitman & Company
  8. Publication date
    October 1, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    080751182X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0807511824
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"Cheerful, busy illustrations expand the minimal text with the intriguing cast of definitely diverse churchgoers, charmingly including children who can't sit still during church. An author's note explains the story was inspired by the Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco. A humorous, upbeat look at a contemporary church community where all are welcome."―Kirkus Reviews

"An inspiration in several senses of the word."―Booklist Online

About the Author

Gayle E. Pitman, PhD, is a professor of psychology and women and gender studies at Sacramento City College. Her picture books for children include Sewing the Rainbow and This Day in June, winner of the Stonewall Book Award. She lives with her family in Northern California.



Laure Fournier studied art in France and England before becoming an illustrator and loves creating joyful images of people around the world. She has illustrated the picture book Wake Up, City! She lives and works in the south of France with her family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Albert Whitman & Company (October 1, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080751182X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807511824
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 90L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 120 ratings

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By day, Gayle E. Pitman teaches psychology and women's studies at Sacramento City College. By night, she writes children's books and engages in other forms of subversive creativity. Her debut picture book, THIS DAY IN JUNE, won the 2015 ALA Stonewall Award, it was chosen as a Top Ten pick on the GLBTRT's Rainbow List, and it won the Notable Books for a Global Society award. Her newest book, WHEN YOU LOOK OUT THE WINDOW, tells the story of Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin. Gayle lives with her partner and child in Northern California.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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A lovely book about an inclusive church.
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A lovely book about an inclusive church.
I loved the illustrations, the diversity in the congregation and the summary and history of the inspiration for this book. I have been looking to build my children’s books collection of books that are not specifically or overtly about LGBTQ+ families/characters, yet normalize the experience. I was grateful to see this book focused on an all inclusive church of diverse identities spanning sexuality, ability, age and race. I would have given 5 stars had I not had some concerns with what I assume were unintentional messages. One page lists “weak and healthy” -I do not think of these as true antonyms. With someone in a wheelchair in the foreground as well as someone with grey hair and someone with a head covering (similar to ones used by cancer patients) in the background, I would hate for children to absorb society’s assumptions that wheelchair users, elderly and cancer survivors are “weak”. Similarly in a page with, what I would assume are 3 while people out of 9 total on that specific page, it is only the white older male that is holding money. That page reads “poor and wealthy”. If an updated version were ever to come into existence I’d also buy that one in a heartbeat as well.
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Erwin Barron
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inclusive
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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Most books about church are staid, old, and mono-cultural. This is the first book I've seen that shows an all-inclusive and loving community which is what church should be all about. It's good to expose children to this idea.
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Kelley Finch
5.0 out of 5 stars A Favorite for the Family Pastor
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
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As a Family Pastor for over 20 years, I am so excited that we now have this book. From children's sermons to a favorite in our Pre-K and elementary area, this book shows the true love of a church. From someone who wants to create a positive open ministry, it has helped not only the children, but the adults of our group visualize what church should really look like. It belongs both in the committee meetings and in the children's church! Thank you for the beautiful illustrations and the on-point message.
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Seb Neely
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022
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Saw this in my university's LGBT Center library, and it reminded me of my inclusive church which helped me come out. I gave them a copy for Christmas, and it's now kept on the lobby table.
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BostonGal314
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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This shows God’s love in a succinct, great way. My kids love it (ages 3-7) and so do I.
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A.A.L.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Special Children's Book That Shows All Human Beings as God's Children
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
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This timely children's book shows readers that when a church welcomes people of both sexes, all ages, all classes, all skin colors, all body shapes, all sexual orientations, and all gender identities, God's unconditional love shines in His children's hearts.
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urGdzchild2
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful pictures, thoughtful words
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019
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Wonderful book. I will use this for children's time in worship and add it to our library. Great illustrations. Many different people depicted! Easy to read to a group.
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sjwilli
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Message
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020
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Beautiful book about God’s love for all His children. We heard it in our children’s sermon and I immediately ordered it for our book shelf. Great way to teach children about inclusion and love.
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alexander cahill
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2020
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This book is amazing, and such an important message of love and inclusion. This book should be on the shelf of every churches library.
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