{"product_id":"the-empty-seat-grey-scale-9798186939450","title":"The Empty Seat: A Faith-Based Story About Fitting In, Friendship \u0026 Being Yourself - with Family Activities (Maplewood Kids, Book 1, Ages 8-12)","description":"Everybody at Maplewood Middle School already has their friends. Everybody has their seat. Everybody except Kayla. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew in town and painfully alone, Kayla will do anything to fit in - even change who she is, even be unkind to the one girl who was actually nice to her. But when it all falls apart, her grandmother opens a worn red Bible and shows Kayla a truth that changes everything: she was never invisible, and she is fearfully and wonderfully made - exactly as she is. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Empty Seat is a heartfelt, funny, real-life story for kids ages 8-12 about fitting in, friendship, and finding the courage to be yourself - with God's Word woven right into the story (never preachy, just real and relatable). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMORE THAN A STORY - IT'S SCREEN-FREE FAMILY TIME.\u003cbr\u003eEvery Maplewood Kids book ends with a BONUS ZONE of activities to do on your own OR together as a family: \u003cbr\u003e- A Scripture Word Search\u003cbr\u003e- A Word Scramble\u003cbr\u003e- A team Trivia Showdown \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for family reading nights, bedtime, quiet time, road trips, and Sunday school - and a fun reason for kids to put the screens down and connect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA wholesome Christian chapter book that helps your child know she was made on purpose - and that there's always room at the table. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Ages 8-12 - illustrated throughout\u003cbr\u003e- Real Scripture (World English Bible, public domain)\u003cbr\u003e- Grandma, faith, and a lesson that lasts \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaplewood Kids, Book 1 - look for more stories from the same school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Grey Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798186939450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.07d","brand":"Grey Scale","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174363996415,"sku":"9798186939450","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-empty-seat-grey-scale-9798186939450","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}