“ThumbPeople presents profoundly important life-changing ideas in a way that everyone can understand.”

Dr. Glenn Pickering
Pastor and Psychologist
Author of “TAG, You’re it”

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“The Thumbuddy books are truly delightful in emphasizing the profound and essential truth that every child is unique, special and lovable. What a world it will be when this truth is realized by every child! The positive impact on humanity will be significant when every child has self respect and also respects others.”

Marilyn Araeipour
Early Childhood Program Instructor & Supervisor
Northeast Iowa College

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“I am captured by the spirit that “ThumbPeople” products portray. The powerful message they relay to children and adults is essential in our world today.  Believing in one’s own self and knowing that you are a unique and special person with beautiful gifts to share, is important for this generation to understand, believe and act upon. ThumbPeople’s amazing products help families facilitate this interaction. Blessings to Mark Arens and all those who helped “Thumbuddy” evolve. You are all one of a kind!”

Kelly Olson
Early Childhood Educator
Birth and Family Educator

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“I love it when my three-year-old brings me a Thumbuddy book. His face lights up as I read to him and replace Thumbuddy’s name with his name. I usually don’t even get the book closed before he says, “Do again, Mommy!”

The books and CD’s are so well done and the message is timeless and simple: You are not an accident. You are a miracle created by God and you are loved.  We all need to hear that more often!”

Michelle Paider
Curriculum Writer, Developer and Tester
Homeschooling Mom

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“I love the concept of these books. I am seeing kids as young as 5 years old feeling the pressure to ‘fit in’ and be like the ‘others.’ It is so wonderful to have books like Thumbuddy that promote self worth and uniqueness. They are a valuable addition to my classroom.”

Misty Kooyman,
Kindergarten Montessori Teacher

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“While in the childcare room one day, I handed the Words of Love CD to one of the teacher’s and suggested that we play it for the kids. While listening to the Words of Love CD, she began to cry – admitting that she had been going through a difficult time and that this was the affirmation and revelation of the Father’s love she had needed and the breakthrough she had been waiting for. We prayed, cried and laughed together and I let her take the Words of Love CD home. I can visibly see a change in this delightful woman – restored confidence and happiness.

We all need affirmation and a revelation of God’s love for us!

I wanted to thank you! What a beautiful testimony. Your label should say, “It’s not just for kids.”

I think back when my husband and I were just checking out your ThumbPeople books. I brought them home; as I began to read them to him, the Holy Spirit washed over him and he began to cry. He was so moved and couldn’t wait to read these books to our granddaughter; he has been reading these books to her every chance he gets!”

Rhonda M. Kalal
Church Administrator
Chapter Director for the United States Christian Chamber of Commerce

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“As a former Sunday School teacher, parent, grandparent and head of a volunteer organization – my head spins with ideas for the Thumbuddy music! I can just hear a group of kids around a campfire singing You Are One-of-A-Kind or Let’s Hold Hands and Be Friends. The songs are so easy to learn! I’ve been playing the CD in my car for the past few days and already know most of them by heart!

Just imagine a meeting of inspired adults, entering and leaving a motivational meeting with music of bright happy tunes like Sing Your Song and Always Smiling. I can see smiling happy faces ready to go conquer the world! Can you see them? Or envision a group of customer service employees or medical personnel singing along with You Make a Difference?”

Joan Adams