Sunshine for Yofi

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What Readers Are Saying

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takes you quietly by surprise and
imbeds itself in your soul.

"Sometimes you find a book that takes you quietly by surprise and imbeds itself in your soul. Sunshine for Yofi was that kind of book for me."


"What's more, the author is also an artist, and she's drawn gorgeous scenes from the book — available as coloring pages. Her soulful, expressive style adds such depth to the story. I think this is an amazing addition that every reader will enjoy."

— Renée Knight

Author of Of Oceans and Pearls and Of Crystals and Peas

Reedsy Discovery

"This is where the story truly shines."

"…The artwork is beautiful and adds an additional layer of emotional expression to the story. It enhances the reading experience and helps bring Yofi's world to life in a visually engaging way.

One of the most impactful elements of the book is its message about overcoming self doubt. Yofi faces a difficult moment after struggling during a performance, and her response reflects a very real and relatable fear of failure. This is where the story truly shines. Rather than allowing that moment to define her, Yofi leans into her faith and finds strength through it.

This message makes the book especially valuable for younger readers. Many young girls experience moments where doubt threatens their confidence or talents, and Yofi's journey offers a positive and encouraging perspective.…"

— Triplet Mama

Discovery Reviewer, Reedsy.com

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"It made me crave Yah."

"It made me crave Yah. Made me maybe look at Him with a fondness that I've been forgetting recently… I think it was the imagery. And the prayers; the heart whisperings to Him… It made me want to go to Israel… I absolutely loved it… I'm sitting here trying to stop pining over wanting to continue to be a fly on the wall watching the adorable romance develop between Yofi and Ori."

— Kimra Stevens

Beta Reader

Press Digital Media

"fill me with some much needed hope for the world."

"It's got a modern, Shakespearean tone but the best part is that I feel like the ending was a happy one, a thing I dislike about most of Shakespeare's work… Was so heartwarming, and reminds me that there are genuinely good hearted souls still in this world and that you never know the value others hold in their hearts for you… These characters come alive and fill me with some much needed hope for the world."

— Mark Spencer

Press Digital Media

Target Reader
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"It was like I was there, experiencing everything with them… It seemed so real and I wanted to be there with them as they lived their lives."

— E. Dimmette

14-year-old homeschooler

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Yofi's Sunshine: A Companion Coloring Book by Bethany Crigger
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