| Meliah Kearse uses everyday moments to help children understand God as a loving Father SUFFOLK, Va. — Meliah Kearse marks her debut in the world of children’s literature with the release of “Pink and Pug (The Father)” (published by Balboa Press), an inspiring picture book that gently introduces young readers to faith, identity, and God’s unconditional love through the eyes of a 5-year-old girl and her beloved pug. The story follows Abigail “Abby” Meeks, a prayerful little girl who loves the color pink, her pug puppy Dolly, and attending Sunday school. Through a weekend filled with familiar childhood moments — morning prayers, time with family, a trip to the beach, and church — Abby’s world becomes a lens through which children learn who God the Father is. The narrative culminates in a Sunday school discussion that helps Abby and her classmates get to know God as Provider, Protector, Creator, and Love. “What makes this book different to others like it, is that there is no hinting or skirting around the point that God is important in our everyday lives,” Kearse states. “I pray and hope whoever reads this, or whomever it is being read to, shall benefit in knowing who God the Father is through this short story.” “Pink and Pug (The Father)” is the first volume in the “Pink and Pug, Trinity Series Collection,” which is intended to explore core elements of Christianity through short, child-centered stories. Designed for children ages 4–8, this book serves as both a gentle introduction to faith and a reminder of God’s unconditional love. “Pink and Pug (The Father)” By Meliah Kearse Hardcover | 8.5 x 8.5in | 24 pages | ISBN 9798765268735 Softcover | 8.5 x 8.5in | 24 pages | ISBN 9798765268728 E-Book | 24 pages | ISBN 9798765268711 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble About the Author Meliah Kearse is a retired military veteran who resides in Hampton Roads, Virginia. She is an up-and-coming author of children’s short stories. This is the first book of her “Pink and Pug, Trinity Series Collection.” As a child, she enjoyed reading short stories and hoped one day she might be the creator of interesting stories herself. Now, she is excited about the opportunity to positively impact young lives through literature that is playful yet inspirational. Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with the worldwide self-publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 844-682-1282 today. | 
