Ruth, A Woman Who followed God and Cared for Her Mother in Law is a short story for girls and a short story for boys. The story of Ruth will help children recognize key values of loyalty and commitment as well as the personal providence of God. When her husband died, Ruth chose to stay with her mother-in-law and help provide for her. Ruth showed loyalty and commitment to God by leaving her own country and people to go where God called her. Ruth, A Woman Who followed God and Cared for Her Mother in Law encourages children and adults to follow her example of love and personal commitment that is of greater value to God than achievement that can be seen. This book designed to communicate a positive identity as a woman, focusing on the unique influence that women can and do have on history. The Men and Women of the Bible series introduces children to people in the Bible that God used to mold the history of Israel and the early church. Your child will identify with these biblical heroes of faith and be inspired. These exciting adventure stories have exceptional illustrations and are written for children ages 3 or 4 and up. You may wish to check out other biblical characters in the series: Moses, Joseph, David, Elijah, Samuel, Daniel, Paul, Esther, Mary Magdalene, Mary, Hannah, Miriam.