Pups of the Spirit puts a whimsical and child-friendly twist on the biblical Fruit of the Spirit attributes in this new board book illustrated by Deborah Melmon. Nine lovable canines romp through the pages of this picture book displaying important traits such as Love, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Patience, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control. Max is filled with love and likes to greet people with a sloppy smooch; Pete the basset hound is so peaceful he falls asleep; Gigi is soft and gentle with God's creatures.

Poetic rhyming text and playful illustrations show the pups in various activities, demonstrating their qualities and helping young readers to learn these important spiritual traits.

This book has been graded for interest at 0-4 years.

There are 22 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Zondervan .

Clement C. Moore (1779-1863) was a writer and professor of literature and theology. He is famously known as the author of "A Visit from St. Nicholas," later called "'Twas the Night Before Christmas. " The poem was first published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel in 1823. Deborah Melmon is the illustrator of over fifty children's picture books, readers, and board books. She has also designed greeting cards, gift wrap, and fabric. She graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and lives in the Bay Area with her terrier, Mack.