Stories Woven in Silver

“In Stories Woven in Silver, Kathryn Butler and Korrie Johnson invite families to discover the wonders of a good story. Beginning with Scripture and God’s grand narrative of redemption, they show how the greatest tales borrow from gospel themes—and how parents can use them to nurture faith. Practical and inspiring, this book equips readers to evaluate stories, build a meaningful family library, and delight in reading together. A must-read for parents and educators alike.”

Marty Machowski

“Stories Woven in Silver is a guide for finding treasure in great stories. It’s as if Butler and Johnson are saying, ‘Hey, look over here!’ and pointing out a shining truth nestled in Shakespeare or Tolkien or The Wingfeather Saga. They invite families to explore powerful tales, find a beautiful scene, hold it up like a jewel to God’s light, and witness the beauty of the gospel reflecting back to them—even in the darkness. This means Stories Woven in Silver is not just a guide to treasure. It is a treasure.”

Ginger M. Blomberg

“Finally, authors with both biblical and literary understanding answer the common questions of faithful Christian parents (magic, mythology, and more) and offer practical guidance through some of the best children’s literature. This is a much needed and invaluable tool!”

Becky Aniol

“Kathryn Butler and Korrie Johnson have written a fantastic book that is gospel centered, biblically rich. It will equip you to intentionally utilize the best literature to help your children treasure Christ. Kathryn and Korrie are expert guides that teach you how to read books aloud to your family, offer helpful advice for choosing good literature, provide a list of books that your children will love to read, and show you how to have gospel conversations using the books you read with your family. Stories Woven in Silver belongs in everyone’s home, and we highly recommend it.”

Josh and Jen Mulvihill

“Stories Woven in Silver is a must have for every family. This is not a book that tells parents what their children should or should not read—rather, it shows them how to read with a kingdom mindset. Kathryn and Korrie give a framework, informed by Scripture, that helps parents think clearly and concisely about how to teach their children to read to the glory of God. It’s beautiful, refreshing, and incredibly needed today.”

Anne Sey

“Stories Woven in Silver comes alongside parents and caregivers, equipping them to look at stories through a gospel-centered lens and encouraging them to pursue good and worthy books for their children. Building on a biblical foundation, Kathryn and Korrie shine a gospel light as they ask and address important questions regarding literature. The authors help their readers see how individual stories can point to the truest and greatest story, showing connections to Scripture, biblical themes, and gospel-centered ideas. With helpful summaries of featured books, this book is an excellent resource, and readers will find themselves referencing it again and again.”

Leah Nicklaus