Children's book

Now Available · First Children's Book

A Little Light, A Big Heart

A gentle story about kindness, courage, and the quiet light each child carries. Written for bedtime, treasured for a lifetime.

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Author · Poet · Faith Writer

Words written
in faith, for
hearts that listen.

I'm Barbara Ruffing — author of my very first children's book, and a quiet collector of poems and essays that encourage individuals on their walk of faith.

Barbara Ruffing, author

"Every child holds a light worth nurturing."

— B. Ruff

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