Dawn De Wulf books encourage children and families through faith-filled stories, biblical truth, and relatable everyday lessons. As an award-winning children’s author, former elementary teacher, editor, and speaker, Dawn writes with a heart for helping young readers grow in faith and character.
Her Picking the Fruit of the Spirit picture book series introduces children ages 3–8 to important biblical values such as patience, generosity, kindness, and joy. Through engaging stories and memorable characters, Dawn helps parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers begin meaningful conversations about Scripture, Christian character, and God’s love.
In addition to children’s books, Dawn also writes Christian historical fiction for adult readers. Her love of research, Scottish history, and faith shapes stories that inspire and encourage.
Readers looking for Christian children’s books, Fruit of the Spirit picture books, or faith-based stories for families will enjoy exploring Dawn De Wulf’s books through Winged Publications.
About Dawn
I’ve loved stories for as long as I can remember.
As a little girl, I spent countless hours reading Little House on the Prairie, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, and The Secret Garden. Those books became dear friends and sparked a dream that one day I might write stories that would encourage others the same way they encouraged me.
That dream eventually led me to a career in education. After earning my Master’s degree in Teaching from the University of Southern California, I spent years teaching children, developing curriculum, and helping young learners discover the joy of reading. Along the way, I realized that some of life’s greatest lessons are often learned through stories.
Today I’m blessed to write the Picking the Fruit of the Spirit picture book series, helping children ages 3–8 discover biblical character through engaging stories, relatable situations, and conversations families can continue long after the last page is turned. My hope is to equip parents and grandparents with simple tools to help children know Christ and grow in their faith.
In addition to writing children’s books, I’m also a professional editor and Christian historical fiction author. My historical novels allow me to combine my love of research, Scottish history, and faith into stories for adult readers.
Like many writers, the journey hasn’t always been easy. Writing often happens between family responsibilities, substitute teaching, editing projects, speaking events, and everyday life. But through each season, God has faithfully reminded me that small, consistent steps can produce lasting fruit.
My greatest inspiration comes from watching children discover biblical truth in ways they understand. Whether through a picture book, a family challenge, or a conversation around the dinner table, I believe God uses ordinary moments to grow extraordinary faith.
I live in Oregon with my husband, Henry. Together we’re blessed with a wonderfully large blended family—five adult daughters (including two sets of twins!), three stepchildren, and six grandchildren who continually remind me why stories matter.
When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me curled up with a good book, hiking or enjoying God’s creation, researching Scottish history, visiting historical sites, or planning my next family adventure.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope my books encourage your family to keep…
Guiding Kids to Christ; Growing Kids in Faith.
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Everyone likes the sense of joy that bubbles up inside on Christmas morning. But what happens when things don’t go your way or when you are sad? How do you find joy again? And what exactly is it, anyway? Join Molly as she searches for joy in her winter garden and experiences the delight she finds in giving this holiday season. AMAZON
Molly hates waiting! Why is it taking so long for her carrots to grow? How can she speed them up?
Molly decides to handle her little crop herself, but things don’t turn out quite right when she does that. Watch how Molly and her grandfather, Poppie, work through her gardening problem and she learns a valuable lesson about the fruit of the spirit, patience. After meeting Molly and Poppie, you will be able to answer questions like:
Is patience easy?
Why is patience worth the trouble?
Does patience please God?
Join Molly in this first book about the fruit of the Spirit. “Taste” each part with her as she discovers the other 8 elements throughout the series. AMAZON
Molly loves fresh fruits and vegetables from her grandpa’s garden. However, Poppie is giving them all away. Molly is worried there won’t be enough left for her to eat. She hesitates to give all her favorites away, but Poppie is determined to share God’s bounty with others.
The story follows Molly and Poppie as they work through her sharing problem and learn a lesson about the fruit of the Spirit, generosity. After reading, you will be able to answer questions like:
- Is sharing easy?
- Is being generous and sharing with others worth the trouble?
- Is generosity pleasing to God?
Join Molly in this second book about the parts of the fruit of the Spirit. “Taste” each part with her as she discovers the other 8 elements throughout the series. AMAZON
Angel Book Awards
Have you ever felt sad when a friend moved away?
Did you feel like you would never find another friend like that one?
Did people try to help you feel better, but you just couldn’t?
Molly knows just how you feel. Cara and Molly had been best friends ever since Molly could remember, and now Cara’s family was moving far away. What was Molly supposed to do now? No matter how hard she tried to squeeze her eyes shut, her tears refused to stop. Even though her family gently told her she should try being nice to the new kid moving into Cara’s house, Molly believed that would never work to take away her pain. Putting her foot down, she declares, “I don’t like kindness.” But perhaps, there’s some secret charm in this stuff called “kindness”. Let’s see how things work out for Molly and her new neighbor. AMAZON