Dedications & credits
The free preview also carries the dedication and acknowledgments inside the book. This page keeps those thanks here on the site, for everyone who helped Amos find his way into your hands.
Dedication
May the one who holds this book, Find a quiet, peaceful nook. That doors of kindness open wide, For strength and hope by your side. With blessings falling like leaves in autumn, Giving reasons for your smile to broaden. Let friendship fill your heart with room, That soft warm rain make your meadows bloom. May joy float down like snow from skies, And beauty always fill your eyes. You are the blessing, the story, the spark— May you shine brightly, despite the dark. You are cherished, you are seen, God has planned for everything.
Those who made the book
- AuthorJosiah David Wilson
Josiah wrote every tale, stanza, and prayer in these pages — the voice of Amos and the world he wanders through.
- EditorRussell David Wilson
Russell polished every manuscript with a brilliant eye for detail, a goofy sense of humor, and a dedication to preserving the book’s heart and voice.
Acknowledgments
First and foremost, my deepest gratitude goes to God, who provides the ultimate source of creativity, strength, and inspiration. It is through His grace that these stories were born, and it is my prayer that they serve His purpose in touching the hearts of God’s children everywhere.
To my family, thank you for your unwavering love, patience, and encouragement throughout this writing journey. Your belief in my work fueled my dedication, and you are the foundation of the legacy I hope to leave through these pages.
To my editor, Russell David Wilson, thank you Dad for your brilliant eye for detail, goofy sense of humor, and dedication to polishing this manuscript while preserving its heart and voice.
To my illustrator, Grace Elizabeth Mounce, thank you for taking the unorthodox worlds in my mind—from the tiniest barista mouse to the grandest bamboo pipe organ—and bringing them to life with such vibrant beauty, imagination and care.
To the early readers, friends, and mentors who took the time to review these drafts, offer feedback, and cheer me on: your support was the wind in my sails.
Finally, to the readers and families holding this book—thank you for opening your hearts to Amos and his friends. This journey was written for you.
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