Diane Marie Howell introduces ‘God Is in My Tummy’ — a heartfelt children’s book about discovering God within

A timely story of awareness and inner guidance for children and families navigating today’s complex world

 

Diane Marie Howell marks her debut in the world of children’s literature with the release of “God is in my Tummy” (published by Balboa Press), a gentle story, faith-based story that reminds young readers they are never alone and divine guidance is closer than they think.

 

The narrative follows Lucy, a bright and curious child who longs for a “basket of answers” to life’s most important questions. From wondering how the world works to asking where God can be found, Lucy’s curiosity reflects the natural spiritual questions many children quietly carry. On her birthday, instead of receiving the basket she hoped for, Lucy is gifted a soft stuffed bear. What begins as a simple present soon becomes something extraordinary when the toy’s tummy begins to glow — and speaks. Through this magical yet comforting encounter, Lucy learns a profound truth: God is not far away or hidden. God is within her, guiding and strengthening her from the inside.

 

The overall theme of “God Is In My Tummy” is awareness, the discovery of an inner spiritual presence that offers comfort, guidance, and connection — something every child (and adult) uniquely carries within themselves. At its heart, the book teaches that:

• God’s presence is simple, natural, and always accessible — as familiar as eating, breathing, or listening to our own inner voice.
• Each person has an inner light or “divine magic” that provides reassurance, wisdom, and emotional grounding.
• Spiritual nourishment is essential, just like physical nourishment, and children can learn to recognize and trust this inner connection from an early age.
• The inner voice — intuition, guidance, God — is personal and universal, no matter what name one chooses to give it.

 

With ongoing conversations surrounding youth mental health, emotional well-being, and whole-child development, families and educators are seeking tools that nurture not just cognitive growth but spiritual and emotional resilience. “God is in my Tummy” provides a reassuring narrative that supports readers of all ages. The book is available through Balboa Press, major retailers and at the author’s website: www.GodIsInMyTummy.com.

 

“God is in my Tummy”

By Diane Marie Howell

Hardcover | 8.5 x 8.5in | 54 pages | ISBN 9798765263983

Softcover | 8.5 x 8.5in | 54 pages | ISBN 9798765263976

E-Book | 54 pages | ISBN 9798765263969

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

 

About the Author

Diane Marie Howell is a mother of five whose lifelong spiritual journey inspired her debut children’s book, “God Is in My Tummy.” More than two decades ago, while reading to her children, the book’s title came to her — a spark that would eventually grow into a heartfelt exploration of inner awareness and divine connection. Howell believes every person carries an inner voice — an intuition, a strength, a guiding presence — that she calls God, though she honors that others may use different names. Beyond writing, Howell is a successful entrepreneur, inventor, and decorated triathlete, accomplishments she attributes to listening to and trusting that same inner guidance.

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.