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Kate Rietema

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Kate Rietema is the author of several children’s books including When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful, All the Babies, and Little Stable, Holy Night. Kate also loves writing for magazines, and is a regular contributor for Highlights High Five. When she’s not writing, Kate works as a labor and delivery nurse, hikes with her dog, and reads to her kids. She lives with her husband and five daughters in a happy red house in West Michigan where they eat ice cream and run a charming summer campground.

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Average rating: 4.81 · 157 ratings · 123 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful by Kate Rietema (Goodreads Author), Jennie Poh (Illustrator) 4.73 avg rating — 79 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cheetahs Return to India: The True Story of Aasha and Pavan by Kate Rietema (Goodreads Author), Ash Roy (illustrator) 4.90 avg rating — 31 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	All the Babies: A First Book About Adoption by Kate Rietema (Goodreads Author), Judi Abbot (Goodreads Author) (illustrator) 4.89 avg rating — 28 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Little Stable, Holy Night: A Nativity Story by Kate Rietema (Goodreads Author), Bruno Brogna (Illustrator) 4.88 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Holy Morning, Little Tomb: A Resurrection Story (Little Holy Day (2 book series)) by Kate Rietema (Goodreads Author), Bruno Brogna (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poems I Pray: Talking to God in Every Season by Kate Rietema (Goodreads Author), Colette Barker (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Kate Rietema rated a book it was amazing Love Letters from God Devotional: 52 Interactive Devotions for Growing in Faith and Feeling God’s Love by Glenys Nellist (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
My daughter and I have been reading this book together at night and we love it! This devotional feels like a precious hug from a kind and gentle God. I’m so grateful for this book!
Sep 30, 2026 05:23AM · 1 like · like · see review
Kate Rietema rated a book it was amazing The Thankful Little Tractor by Chelsea Tornetto (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a perfect book! This is an endearing story with pleasant rhyme and beautiful illustrations! It’s the perfect book for every day, but would be extra special around Thanksgiving! I want a hundred copies!
Sep 29, 2026 10:17AM · like · see review
Kate Rietema rated a book it was amazing Peg's Egg (Peg’s Adventures, 3) by Jo Renfro	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Kate Rietema rated a book it was amazing The House Before Falling into the Sea by Ann Suk Wang	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Kate Rietema rated a book it was amazing Goat's Boat Won't Float: A Goat & Turkey Story by Kim A. Larson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Kate Rietema rated a book it was amazing River by Elisha Cooper (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Kate Rietema rated a book it was amazing Something Good by Marcy Campbell (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Kate Rietema rated a book it was amazing The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Kate Rietema rated a book it was amazing Survivor Tree by Marcie Colleen	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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