The Love Behind the No.

What if the greatest lesson came from the one thing you wanted most and couldn't have?

Jonathan Taylor lives for football. So when the biggest match his city has seen in years is announced, he is absolutely certain his father will say yes.

But his father surprises him.What follows is a week Jonathan will never forget.

Jonathan is a beautifully illustrated story about a boy who discovers that obedience is not about following rules , it is about trust. That parents don't always explain every decision. And that sometimes, the greatest expression of love is not a yes.

Themes include: trust, parental love, obedience, faith, and gratitude.

Recommended for ages 6-12. A powerful read-aloud for families, classrooms, and children's ministry.