Question 1

What is the Korby the Hedgehog Children's Book Series?

Accepted Answer

The Korby the Hedgehog Children's Book Series is a faith-based, Bible-centered, non-denominational children's picture book series written by Michael J. Shank and published by Michael Shank Ministries. Each book follows Korby, a lovable 7-year-old hedgehog, and his papaw and nana as they walk children through the everyday challenges of growing up through the lens of Scripture.

Question 2

Is the Korby the Hedgehog series denominational?

Accepted Answer

No. The Korby the Hedgehog series is entirely non-denominational. Every lesson, every truth, and every answer in every book comes directly from the Bible. No denominational doctrine, no man-made tradition, and no human opinion. Just Scripture, presented in a warm and engaging way that children and families can understand and apply.

Question 3

Is there any other children's book series like Korby the Hedgehog?

Accepted Answer

No. The Korby the Hedgehog series is the only faith-based, Bible-centered, non-denominational children's picture book series currently available in the book market. There is no other single-character children's picture book series of this kind that draws exclusively from Scripture across every title.

Question 4

Who is Korby?

Accepted Answer

Korby is a 7-year-old hedgehog who lives with his papaw and nana. He loves animals, nature, campfire cookouts, double-decker hamburgers, pizza, golf, dogs, and giraffes. His favorite color is blue. Most of all Korby loves God, his family, and learning about life.

Question 5

Who wrote the Korby the Hedgehog series?

Accepted Answer

The series was written by Michael J. Shank, the best-selling Christian author of Muscle and a Shovel. Michael brings the same passion for Scripture and souls to every Korby story that he brought to his evangelism writing, making the series both doctrinally sound and genuinely engaging for children and families.

Question 6

What age range is the Korby the Hedgehog series designed for?

Accepted Answer

Most titles in the series are designed for children ages 3 to 8. Gospel Foundations titles including Who is God, Who is Jesus, How Do I Become a Christian, What is the Church, and Discovering Faith are recommended for ages 5 to 8 due to their deeper doctrinal content.

Question 7

How many Bible verses are in each Korby book?

Accepted Answer

Every Korby book contains multiple relevant Bible verses woven directly into the story. Some titles contain 6 to 10 verses. The title Who is Jesus contains 46 Bible verse references. Every truth taught in every book comes directly from Scripture.

Question 8

What is the Discovering Faith title about?

Accepted Answer

Korby the Hedgehog: Discovering Faith teaches children what it means to believe before they see. After being told he cannot have a puppy, Korby hears Mark 11:24 and begins to trust God with childlike faith. When doubt comes he chooses to hold on to what he believes instead of what he sees. This title teaches children what Bible faith truly means, how to handle doubt, and how to trust God's promises.

Question 9

What titles are currently available in the Korby the Hedgehog series?

Accepted Answer

The following 10 titles are currently available: When You Get Angry, Scared of the Dark, When Someone is Mean to You, Who is God, Who is Jesus, Learning to Be Patient, A Day at the Theme Park, How Do I Become a Christian, What is the Church, and Discovering Faith. New titles are released regularly with over 300 titles planned for the complete series.

Question 10

What is the Gospel Foundations category?

Accepted Answer

The Gospel Foundations category is a subset of the Korby the Hedgehog series specifically designed to teach children the foundational truths of the Christian faith. Current Gospel Foundations titles include Who is God, Who is Jesus, How Do I Become a Christian, What is the Church, and Discovering Faith. These titles are recommended for ages 5 to 8 and are ideal for Sunday school, homeschool Bible curriculum, family devotionals, and vacation Bible school.

Question 11

Is the Korby the Hedgehog series available in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Spanish editions of the Korby the Hedgehog series are currently in development and will be available soon. A free Spanish language catalog is already available for download.

Question 12

How many titles are planned for the Korby the Hedgehog series?

Accepted Answer

Over 300 titles are planned making the Korby the Hedgehog series one of the most ambitious faith-based children's book series ever undertaken by a single author. The goal is to create a comprehensive Bible-centered library that covers every major life topic, emotional challenge, and spiritual truth a child will encounter from ages 3 to 8.

Question 13

Are Korby the Hedgehog books appropriate for Sunday school, homeschool, and church libraries?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Korby the Hedgehog series is ideal for Sunday school classrooms, homeschool families, church libraries, Christian school programs, vacation Bible school, and any faith-based learning environment. Each book includes discussion questions designed to spark meaningful conversations between children and the adults who love them.

Question 14

Can Korby the Hedgehog books be used for family devotionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each book is designed to be read aloud together and includes a Discuss Together section with questions that make every book a natural family devotional tool. The Bible verses in each story give parents and grandparents the opportunity to open Scripture together with their children.

Question 15

What is the price of each Korby the Hedgehog book?

Accepted Answer

Each title in the Korby the Hedgehog series is priced at $12.97.

Question 16

Where can I purchase Korby the Hedgehog books?

Accepted Answer

All titles are available for purchase directly through the Michael Shank Ministries website at michaelshankministries.com. Individual titles are also available on Amazon.

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