Children’s Books
Teen & Adult Books
I Don’t Have to Choose
It used to be simple to say who was a boy or who was a girl. But the social climate has changed. Does what you like to do determine your gender? Engaging illustrations help children understand their identity. Kids can relax—this is one choice they don’t have to make!
Click the links for each language for more information on the English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese and German editions.
“This is a delightful medically accurate book that affirms boys and girls as God made them. It is an excellent tool for parents who want to protect their young children from transgender activism.”
– Michelle Cretella, M.D., Executive Director, American College of Pediatrics
Also available with parallel translation in:
The Rainbow’s Not Flat
After the Great Flood, all the animals got off Noah’s Ark two by two. But what are those color curves in the sky? Who put them there? Why? And why are the children merry?
When his family came out, they all gave a glad shout!
Then they got off the boat
with the gecko and goat…
The Animals in Bethlehem’s Stable
It’s Christmas Eve and the animals in Bethlehem’s Stable recall tales of the first Christmas. The gentle lamb, clueless cow, mischievous mouse, and others all try to straighten out the excitable duck with his recount of his gr-gr-gr-great granddaddy in this heartwarming and fun nativity story. This rhyming book is perfect for young readers!
This book is available as a full-color storybook or a black-and-white coloring book.
The Roadrunner and the Rattlesnake
Humorous poems for all ages—kids, teens, and adults. Most are simply silly poems to make you grin. All end with a zinger—a surprise twist. But a few of the poems have a stinger, a twist that may replace that grin on your face with a cocked eyebrow or even a scowl. Why? Because kids today are faced with serious issues.
“Whimsical wisdom in poetry for young kids, youths, and adults in a somewhat Shel Silverstein style.”
-David J. Glass, Ed.D., Educator and Author
Choosing
High school freshman Tracy McKenzie thinks her biggest dilemma is figuring out if Charlie is still her best friend—until her little brother comes home and says Jason, a boy in his second-grade class, is now Jessica.
Wait—you can choose your gender? What does it mean to transition? Is that even possible? And what’s going on with the M’s? What’s the deal with SOGI anyway, and is it catching?
“Most parents are unaware of what goes on at school. An edge-of-your-seat read.”
– Jorge Tovar, Senior Pastor, Jordan River Church in Laredo, Texas
Tourist or Terrorist
In Israel or Palestine?
What does computer hacking have to do with a mysterious briefcase? And how do the suspicious activities of an American tourist in Israel highlight the question, “Whose land is this?”
“A great read filled with suspense. Rich history permeates the very stones…”
– Dr. Susan M. Michael, USA Director, International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
“Integrates Bible data to add to the feel of authenticity. Has the making of a good film.”
– Stephen Broden, Senior Pastor – Fair Park Bible Fellowship Church, Dallas, Texas
About
Ellie Klipp writes books for all ages that are not only fun to read but also relevant to current issues. She is passionate about speaking to children, teens and adults about God’s truths. When not being entertained by her little grandchildren, she enjoys planting trees and fighting cactus with her husband on their small ranch.
Ellie completed her B.A. at Biola. After graduate studies in Israel and at UCLA, she taught primary and secondary grades at public and private schools in three western states. She also coordinated and taught ESL programs for teens and adults. She earned an M.A. in Judeo-Christian Synergism from MIUD (Masters International University of Divinity) in 2017.
Contact
For information about conferences Ellie has participated in, her interviews, or reviews of her books, click here.
For inquiries about Ellie speaking to children, teen or adult classes or groups in churches or at conferences, contact her by clicking here.
Audience: Children
FULL ENDORSEMENTS
“This is a delightful medically accurate book that affirms boys and girls as God made them. It is an excellent tool for parents who want to protect their young children from transgender activism.”
Michelle Cretella, M.D., Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians
“Increasingly our culture and institutions want to control the discussions families have about traditional understanding of sexuality and gender. This book is a useful and engaging resource for the conversations parents and children need to have in their homes before they get to school.”
Brent Lindquist, Ph.D., Psychologist, President Link Care
“This book takes the self-esteem and self-identity messages and steers them back into normative reality. This is just a fun book to read to your kids!”
Rabbi Ariel Gidon, Orthodox Judeo-Christian values educator (www.Root-Source.com), IDF Captain (Ret.) – Israel
“I DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE helps children internalize the truth that God made them just the way they are, including who they are as a boy or a girl, in a way that is simple, affirming, and free of stereotypes.”
Carol Peters-Tanksley, M.D., D.Min., author of Dr. Carol’s Guide to Women’s Health
“The humor and light-hearted wisdom in this fun-to-read little book for kids (and their moms and dads) deals with an issue of great import in these times.”
David J. Glass, Ed.D., Educator and Author
“This children’s book does a brilliant job illustrating and explaining what should be common sense knowledge regarding our God-given gender (“He made them male and female” Genesis 1:27).”
Lloyd Pulley, Senior Pastor, Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
“This simple little book helps parents teach that their little boys and girls are God’s gifts, created in His image. Books like this help to build the foundation of their God-given identity.”
Matt Cruzen, Ph.D., Associate Professor Biological Sciences, Biola University
“A remarkable little book focusing on important truths of early childhood.”
Brent H. Carter, Chief Geologist U.S. Bureau of Reclamation & Diving Officer (Ret.), Father of five, Grandfather of sixteen
EXCERPTED ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE BACK COVER
Psychologist: A resource for conversations parents and children need to have about gender.
Othodox Rabbi: Takes the self-identity message back to normative reality. A fun book to read!
Medical Doctor: Affirming and free of stereotypes, this book helps children internalize that God made them boy or girl.
Educator: Humor and light-hearted wisdom in this fun-to-read book for kids.
Senior Pastor: Common sense regarding our God-given gender.
University Biology Professor: Teaches little boys and girls their God-given identity.
Geologist and Grandfather: A remarkable little book.
FULL ENDORSEMENTS
“This is a delightful medically accurate book that affirms boys and girls as God made them. It is an excellent tool for parents who want to protect their young children from transgender activism.”
Michelle Cretella, M.D., Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians
“Esto es un libro encantador y médicamente exacto que afirma a niños y niñas en la manera que Dios los creó. Es una herramienta excelente para los padres de familias que quieren proteger a sus hijos pequeños del activismo transgénero.”
Dra. Michelle Cretella, M.D., Directora Ejecutiva del Colegio Americano de Pediatras www.acpeds.org
“Increasingly our culture and institutions want to control the discussions families have about traditional understanding of sexuality and gender. This book is a useful and engaging resource for the conversations parents and children need to have in their homes before they get to school.”
Brent Lindquist, Ph.D., Psychologist, President Link Care
“Mas y más, nuestra cultura e instituciones quieren controlar las discusiones que las familias tienen sobre las interpretaciones tradicionales de la sexualidad y el género. Este libro es un recurso útil y atractivo para las conversaciones que padres e hijos deben tener en sus hogares antes de llegar a la escuela.”
Brent Lindquist, Ph.D., Psicólogo, Presidente Link Care
“This book takes the self-esteem and self-identity messages and steers them back into normative reality. This is just a fun book to read to your kids!”
Rabbi Ariel Gidon, Orthodox Judeo-Christian values educator (www.Root-Source.com), IDF Captain (Ret.) – Israel
“Este libro toma los mensajes de autoestima y autoidentidad y los regresa a la realidad normativa. ¡Este es solo un libro divertido para leer a sus hijos!”
Rabino Ariel Gidon, educador ortodoxo de los valores judeocristianos (www.Root-Source.com), Capitán de la IDF (Ret.) – Israel
“I DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE helps children internalize the truth that God made them just the way they are, including who they are as a boy or a girl, in a way that is simple, affirming, and free of stereotypes.”
Carol Peters-Tanksley, M.D., D.Min., author of Dr. Carol’s Guide to Women’s Health
“NO TENGO QUE DECIDIR ayuda a los niños a interiorizar la verdad de que Dios los hizo tal como son, incluyendo quiénes son como niño o niña, de una manera simple, afirmativa y libre de estereotipos.”
Carol Peters-Tanksley, M.D., D.Min., Autora de la Guía del Dr. Carol sobre la salud de la mujer
“The humor and light-hearted wisdom in this fun-to-read little book for kids (and their moms and dads) deals with an issue of great import in these times.”
David J. Glass, Ed.D., Educator and Author
“El humor y la sabiduría alegre de este pequeño libro lo hace divertido para leer para los niños (y sus madres y padres) y trata sobre un tema de gran importancia en estos tiempos.”
David J. Glass, Ed.D., Educador y Autor
“This children’s book does a brilliant job illustrating and explaining what should be common sense knowledge regarding our God-given gender (“He made them male and female” Genesis 1:27).”
Lloyd Pulley, Senior Pastor, Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
“Este libro para niños ilustra y explica de una manera brillante lo que debería ser algo de sentido común con respecto a nuestro género dado por Dios (“Él los hizo varón y hembra” Génesis 1:27).”
Lloyd Pulley, Pastor Principal, Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
“This simple little book helps parents teach that their little boys and girls are God’s gifts, created in His image. Books like this help to build the foundation of their God-given identity.”
Matt Cruzen, Ph.D., Associate Professor Biological Sciences, Biola University
“Este sencillo y pequeño libro ayuda a los padres a enseñar que sus niños y niñas son los dones de Dios, creados a su imagen. Libros como este ayudan a construir la base de su identidad dada por Dios.”
Matt Cruzen, Ph.D., Profesor Asociado de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad de Biola
“A remarkable little book focusing on important truths of early childhood.”
Brent H. Carter, Chief Geologist U.S. Bureau of Reclamation & Diving Officer (Ret.), Father of five, Grandfather of sixteen
“Este singular librito se enfoca en las verdades importantes de la infancia.”
Brent H. Carter, jefe de geólogos de la Oficina de Reclamación y Buceo de los EE. UU. (Ret.)
Padre de cinco hijos, abuelo de dieciséis
EXCERPTED ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE BACK COVER
Si un niño le lee a un muñeco, ¿sigue siendo un niño? Si una niña juega en el lodo con camiones, ¿sigue siendo niña? ¿Qué es lo que hace a un niño ser un niño — o a una niña ser niña?
¡Un libro de rimas sobre la alegría de ser quien eres!
Psychologist: A resource for conversations parents and children need to have about gender. Psicólogo: Un recurso para conversaciones que padres e hijos deben tener sobre el género.
Othodox Rabbi: Takes the self-identity message back to normative reality. A fun book to read! Rabino Ortodoxo: Regresa la mensaje de autoidentidad a la realidad normativa. ¡Un libro divertido para leer!
Medical Doctor: Affirming and free of stereotypes, this book helps children internalize that God made them boy or girl. Doctora Medica: Afirmativa y libre de estereotipos, ayuda a los niños a interiorizar la verdad de que Dios los hizo como niño o niña.
Educator: Humor and light-hearted wisdom in this fun-to-read book for kids. Educador: El humor y la sabiduría alegre de este pequeño libro lo hace divertido para leer para los niños.
Senior Pastor: Common sense regarding our God-given gender. Pastor Principal: Sentido común con respecto a nuestro género dado por Dios.
University Biology Professor: Teaches little boys and girls their God-given identity. Profesor Universidad de Ciencias Biológicas: Enseña a los niños y niñas su identidad dada por Dios.
Geologist and Grandfather: A remarkable little book. Jefe de Geólogos y Abuelo: ¡Es un singular librito!
FULL ENDORSEMENTS
“C’est un libre exquis sur le plan médical qui affirme que les garcons et les filles sont tels que Dieu les a créé. C’est un excellent util pour les parents qui souhaitent protéger leurs jeunes enfants de l’activisme transgenre.”
Michelle Cretella, M.D., Directrice Exécutive du Collège Américain de Pédiatres
“De plus en plus, notre culture et nos institutions veulent contrôler les discussions que les familles ont sur les compréhensions traditionnelles de la sexualité et du genre. Ce livre est une ressource utile et engageante pour les conversations que les parents et les enfants doivent avoir à la maison avant d’aller à l’école.”
Brent Lindquist, Ph.D., Psychologue, Président de Link Care
“Ce livre prend les messages d’estime de soi et d’identité et les ramène à la réalité normative. C’est tout simplement un livre amusant à lire avec vos enfants.”
Le rabbin Ariel Gidon, Éducateur orthodoxe de valeurs Judéo-Chrétiennes (www.Root-Source.com), Capitaine de FDI (Tsahal d’Israël) – Israël
“JE N’AI PAS À CHOISIR aide les enfants à intérioriser la vérité sur la fait que Dieu les a créés exactement comme ils sont, fille ou garçon, d’une façon simple, affirmative et sans stéréotypes.”
Carol Peters-Tanksley, M.D., D.Min., Auteur du livre Dr. Carol’s Guide to Women’s Health
“L’humour et la sagesse légère dans ce petit livre amusant pour les enfants (et leur mamans et papas) traite une question de grande importance en ces temps.”
David J. Glass, Ed.D., Éducateur et Auteur
“Ce livre pour enfants fait un excellent travail en illustrant et explicant ce que devrait être la connaissance du bon sens concernant notre genre donné par Dieu. (« homme et femme il les créa » Genèse 1:27.)”
Lloyd Pulley, Pasteur Principal, Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
“Ce simple petit livre aide les parents à enseigner à leurs petits garçons et filles qu’ils sont des cadeaux de Dieu, créés à Son image. Les livres comme celui-ci aident à construire le fondement de leur identité donnée par Dieu.”
Matt Cruzen, Ph.D., Professeur Associé Sciences Biologiques, Université Biola
“Un petit livre remarquable se concentrant sur les vérités importantes de la petite enfance.”
Brent H. Carter, Géologue en Chef, Bureau de Reclamation États-Unis & Officier de Plongée (à la retraite), Père de cinq enfants et grand-père de seize petits-enfants.
EXCERPTED ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE BACK COVER
Si un petit garçon lit à une poupée, est-il toujours un garçon? Si une petite fille joue avec des camions dans la boue, est-elle toujours une fille? Qu’est-ce qui fait qu’un petit garçon – un garçon? Ou une petite fille – une fille?
Un livre qui rime sur la joie d’être qui vous êtes!
Pédiatre – Directrice Exécutive Collège Américain de Pédiatres: Un livre exquis sur le plan médical et un excellent outil pour les parents.
Professeur de biologie universitaire: Enseigne aux petits garçons et filles leur identité donnée par Dieu.
Éducateur – Humour et sagesse légère dans ce livre amusant pour les enfants.
Pasteur principal – Bon sens concernant le genre donné par Dieu.
Rabbin Orthodoxe – Ramène le message d’auto-identité à la réalité normative. Un livre amusant à lire!
Psychologue – Une ressource pour les conversations que les parents et les enfants doivent avoir sur le genre.
Docteur en Médecine – Affirmant et libéré des stéréotypes, ce livre aide les enfants à intérioriser le fait que Dieu les a faits garçons ou filles.
Géologue et grand-père – Un petit livre remarquable.
Appreciation
I DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE/JE N’AI PAS À CHOISIR is not a strict translation from English to French. Rather, the French text shows the intent of the pictures, as is appropriate for young children. The translation is the result of contributions from volunteers in Canada, Europe, and Africa… Special thanks to Bolawelo Mutombo, a South African of DRC origin—our sixth native French speaker—for her invaluable help in translating, editing and proofreading the text. And heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cretella for her encouragement during the whole translation process.
Remerciements
La version française de I DON’T HAVE TO CHOSE/JE N’AI PAS À CHOISIR n’est pas une traduction exacte de l’anglais au Français. Plutôt, le texte en français à pour objectif de décrire les images, comme il convient pour les jeunes enfants. La traduction est le résultat des contributions de volontaires Canadiens, Européens et Africains… Remerciements particuliers à Bolawelo Mutombo, une Sud-Africaine d’origine Congolaise—notre sixième locutrice francophone— pour son secours inestimable à la traduction, révision et relecture du texte. Et sincères remerciements à Dr Cretella pour ses encouragements tout au long de ce processus de traduction.
FULL ENDORSEMENTS
“This is a delightful medically accurate book that affirms boys and girls as God made them. It is an excellent tool for parents who want to protect their young children from transgender activism.”
Michelle Cretella, M.D., Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians www.acpeds.org
“Ein liebevoll geschriebenes und illustriertes Buch! Es ermutigt jedes Kind zur Entfaltung, zum freien Tun und zeigt zugleich: Geschlecht ist kein Tun. Geschlecht ist ein Sein, ein Gegeben-Sein. Das Buch ist eine gute Einstiegsmöglichkeit für Gespräche zwischen Eltern und Kindern zum Thema Mädchensein und Jungesein.”
Dr. med. Christl R. Vonholdt, Ärztin für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin www.acpeds.org
“Increasingly our culture and institutions want to control the discussions families have about traditional understanding of sexuality and gender. This book is a useful and engaging resource for the conversations parents and children need to have in their homes before they get to school.”
Brent Lindquist, Ph.D., Psychologist, President Link Care
EXCERPTED ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE BACK COVER
Wenn ein kleiner Junge einer Puppe vorliest, ist er dann trotzdam noch ein Junge? Wenn ein kleines Mädchen mit Lastwagen im Schlamm spielt, ist sie dann trotzdam noch ein Mädchen? Was macht einen kleinen Jungen zu einem Jungen – oder ein kleines Mädchen zu einem Mädchen
A book about the joy of being who you are!
Ein Buch mit spieierischen Reimen, das zum Mitfreuen einlädt über das Sein—wer du bist!
Pédiatre – Directrice Exécutive Collège Américain de Pédiatres: Un livre exquis sur le plan médical et un excellent outil pour les parents.
Professeur de biologie universitaire: Enseigne aux petits garçons et filles leur identité donnée par Dieu.
Éducateur – Humour et sagesse légère dans ce livre amusant pour les enfants.
Pasteur principal – Bon sens concernant le genre donné par Dieu.
Rabbin Orthodoxe – Ramène le message d’auto-identité à la réalité normative. Un livre amusant à lire!
Psychologue – Une ressource pour les conversations que les parents et les enfants doivent avoir sur le genre.
Docteur en Médecine – Affirmant et libéré des stéréotypes, ce livre aide les enfants à intérioriser le fait que Dieu les a faits garçons ou filles.
Géologue et grand-père – Un petit livre remarquable.
Appreciation
I DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE/JE N’AI PAS À CHOISIR is not a strict translation from English to French. Rather, the French text shows the intent of the pictures, as is appropriate for young children. The translation is the result of contributions from volunteers in Canada, Europe, and Africa… Special thanks to Bolawelo Mutombo, a South African of DRC origin—our sixth native French speaker—for her invaluable help in translating, editing and proofreading the text. And heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cretella for her encouragement during the whole translation process.
Remerciements
La version française de I DON’T HAVE TO CHOSE/JE N’AI PAS À CHOISIR n’est pas une traduction exacte de l’anglais au Français. Plutôt, le texte en français à pour objectif de décrire les images, comme il convient pour les jeunes enfants. La traduction est le résultat des contributions de volontaires Canadiens, Européens et Africains… Remerciements particuliers à Bolawelo Mutombo, une Sud-Africaine d’origine Congolaise—notre sixième locutrice francophone— pour son secours inestimable à la traduction, révision et relecture du texte. Et sincères remerciements à Dr Cretella pour ses encouragements tout au long de ce processus de traduction.
FULL ENDORSEMENTS
“EU NÃO TENHO QUE ESCOLHER é um livro que trata o mundo da criança e todas as suas possibilidades de “ser” de forma leve e lúdica, respeitando sua identidade sexual genética. Alinhado ao posicionamento científico da Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria e ao plano original de nosso Criador, este livro é uma ferramenta indispensável para os pais cristãos que desejam criar seus filhos para cumprir o plano perfeito do Senhor em suas vidas!”
Dra. Janaina Abrão, Membro Titular da Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria Infectologista Pediátrico pela rede Fhemig Mãe de Bernardo e Lorena
“Esse é um livro gostoso e medicamente adequado que afirma meninos e meninas à maneira que Deus os criou. É uma ferramenta excelente para pais que querem proteger seus filhos do ativismo transgênero.”
Michelle Cretella, M.D., Diretora executiva do Colégio Americano de Pediatras www.acpeds.org
“É um livro para crianças e pensando nelas cria uma linguagem simples que ajuda as crianças a compreenderem como Deus criou um ser humano tão perfeito em sua sexualidade, que embora possam fazer as mesmas coisas em sua essência são diferentes. Um material que será de grande ajuda para contrariar qualquer tipo de propaganda ideológica, acredito que nesta nova era teremos vozes que poderão orientar nossos filhos com um bom material educativo e incentivo a que mais materiais sejam criados neste sentido, pois acredito que a educação é a única maneira de manter nossos filhos nos princípios e valores.”
Pr. Eduardo Delgado, Pastor Missionário, Jornalista e Arquiteto Igreja de todas as Nacoes no Brasil Comunidade Evangélica de Primavera do Leste MT
“I DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE is a book that treats the child’s world and all its possibilities of “being” in a light and playful way, respecting their genetic sexual identity. Aligned with the scientific positioning of the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics and the original plan of our Creator, this book is an indispensable tool for Christian parents who wish to raise their children to fulfill the Lord’s perfect plan in their lives!”
Dr. Janaina Abrão, Member of the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectologist through the Fhemig Network. Mother of Bernardo and Lorena
“This book for children in simple language helps children understand how God created each human being perfect in his or her sexuality. Although boys and girls can do the same things, in essence they are different.
This material will be of great help to counter any type of ideological propaganda. In this new era we need voices to guide our children with good educational material and I encourage the creation of more materials like this. I believe that education is the only way for our children to maintain our principles and values.”
Pastor Eduardo Delgado, Missionary Pastor, Journalist and Architect, Church of All Nations in Brazil, Evangelical Community of Primavera of East MT
EXCERPTED ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE BACK COVER
Se um menino ler para uma boneca, ele ainda é um menino? Se uma menina brincar com caminhãozinho na lama, ela ainda é uma menina? O que torna um menino, um menino – ou uma menininha, uma menina?
If a little boy reads to a doll, is he still a boy? If a little girl plays with trucks in the mud, is she still a girl? What makes a little boy, a boy–or a little girl, a girl?
Um livrinho sobre a felicidade de ser quem somos!
A rhyming book about the joy of being who you are!
Pediatra: Um livro delicioso do ponto de vista médico e uma excelente ferramenta para os pais.
InfectologistaPediátrico: Um livro leve e divertido que trata do mundo infantil e suas possibilidades.
Pastor, Jornalista e Arquiteto: Deus criou um ser humano tão perfeito em sua sexualidade.
Pediatrician: A delightful medically accurate book and an excellent tool for parents.
Pediatric Infectologist: A light and fun book that deals with the child’s world and its possibilities.
Pastor, Journalist and Architect: God created each human being perfect in his or her sexuality.
FULL ENDORSEMENTS
“This is a delightful medically accurate book that affirms boys and girls as God made them. It is an excellent tool for parents who want to protect their young children from transgender activism.”
Michelle Cretella, M.D., Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians www.acpeds.org
“Increasingly our culture and institutions want to control the discussions families have about traditional understanding of sexuality and gender. This book is a useful and engaging resource for the conversations parents and children need to have in their homes before they get to school.”
Brent Lindquist, Ph.D., Psychologist, President Link Care
EXCERPTED ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE BACK COVER
If a little boy reads to a doll, is he still a boy? If a little girl plays with trucks in the mud, is she still a girl? What makes a little boy, a boy–or a little girl, a girl?