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Title: Explora Books Showcases David G. Toussaint’s My Friend Patches at the BIBF 2026

Written for children and the adults who read alongside them, My Friend Patches narrates the tale of Gracie, a girl whose beloved horse, Patches, runs away during a thunderstorm after she forgets to latch the barn door. Days turn into weeks and months until, miles from home, Gracie spots a familiar-looking horse pulling a plow for a struggling farmer. What follows is not a simple reunion but a moving lesson in stewardship, prayer, and the happiness found in giving.“They reminded her that Patches was not really hers; she was God’s,” Toussaint writes.As Gracie learns the meaning of being a steward rather than an owner, young readers are introduced to foundational biblical concepts, including faithfulness, keeping promises, seeking counsel, and the joy of giving and caring for others.The book also includes a dedicated discussion section, making it a valuable resource for parents, Sunday school teachers, and homeschool families. Topics include ownership, stewardship, keeping promises, seeking counsel, and giving to others.The narrative arc is both realistic and redemptive. Gracie must confront the reality that she neglected Patches, stopped helping her parents pay for the horse’s grain, and now realizes that the poor farmer who has named the horse Isabella needs Patches to help grow food for his family.After praying for guidance, Gracie experiences a sense of peace that her father describes as God speaking to her heart. She makes the hard decision to leave Patches with the farmer—an act of sacrificial generosity that leads her to a deeper understanding of love, faith, and joy.David G. Toussaint is a former high school chemistry teacher. After over three decades of teaching and supporting individuals navigate financial challenges, he turned to writing for teen and adult...

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