Broken: The Problem of Sin

by Floyd Gary Pierce

Help your little one discover God’s love and redemption.

Grace and Elinor are not just sisters—they’re best friends. Together, they enjoy singing, dancing, and playing with their toys. One day, during their playful adventures, Grace gets an idea. She asks her sister, “Do you want to see this car fly?” With a flick of her wrist, Grace sends a small blue toy car soaring across the room. To their amazement, the car seems to fly!

But in an unexpected twist, the flying car crashes into Mommy’s favorite picture of the two sisters, sending it to the floor with a shattering sound. The glass breaks, and the picture frame is left in pieces. What will the girls do next?

In “Broken,” Floyd Gary Pierce tells a heartfelt story of childhood curiosity, consequences, and the power of forgiveness. When Grace and Elinor try to blame their sleepy cat, Biscuit, for the broken frame, they learn that dishonesty only makes things worse. Their journey from guilt to confession leads to a meaningful conversation with their mother about sin, forgiveness, and the gift of grace.

This touching children’s book is more than just a story—it’s an opportunity to teach young readers about honesty, the importance of telling the truth, and the transformative power of grace.

What People Are Saying About Broken

Amazing Grace! This is a great book to read to children to teach them about sin, repentance, and forgiveness. It’s written in language that kids can understand and is highly interactive (it includes discussion questions throughout the book that teachers or parents can ask kids while reading the story to them). Bible verses are also included. The illustrations are cute, and the characters are relatable. I would recommend this book for younger kids.
Mark Arens
A Beautiful Story Every Kid Should Read!
The Gospel of Jesus is so simple that a child can understand it, and “Broken” lays out the problem with sin so beautifully! The story is realistic and relatable to any kid and parent. It helps bring up our need for a Savior and opens the door for some wonderful conversations with your kids about God!
Ana
Great! I loved the illustrations. Very easy to read for kids and parents.
Jennifer Novak
Easy way to repeatedly share the gospel with your little children. I put this book on my daughter’s bookshelf and the first time I read it to her I thought it was way over her head. But the next day she picked it again and again for me to read to her. I was shocked how much she talked to us about doing something wrong and Mom and Dad being sad when she misbehaves. She is starting to love the book and I can’t wait until she understand the mercy aspect of the story. We are getting close, but I’m so glad that the book does not skip the part of the gospel that talks about sin. So crucial to understanding the truth. Thank you for writing this book!
Stephen Morris

About the Author

Gary joyfully serves as Senior Pastor of White Plains Baptist Church in Scottsville, Kentucky and writes books and resources to help you know and follow Jesus. He earned his Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Gary is the founder of Discipleship Studio.

Email: gary@floydgarypierce.com
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