About
Betty Ward Cain is a published author, musician and retired teacher. She is listed in the Cambridge who’s who. Mrs. Cain taught kindergarten students for 30 years. She comes from a long line of ministers, musicians, teachers and song writers.Mrs. Cain grew up in a minister’s home. Her father (Rev. T. N. Ward) and grandfather (Rev. L. M. Justice) were Church of God ministers. She desires to pass on her Christian heritage and bring the values she learned during her childhood to children today.
The author became a Christian when she was only 5 years old. She has spent most of her life in some type of ministry as a Sunday School teacher, soloist, choir member, children’s choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, and has held most positions in her church. Mrs. Cain began writing several years before she retired from teaching. After taking a class at Lee University with Dr. Cliff Schimmels, she began her career in writing. Dr. Schimmels was published many times in his lifetime. After turning in a writing assignment in his class, Dr. Schimmels told her she should share her gifts with others. She had never believed in her abilities until he gave her the encouragement she needed. Mrs. Cain lives with her husband, Jay, in Cleveland, TN. They have one son, Jeremy, who is married to Beth Grabensteder Cain and the couple has three children. The delight of Mrs. Cain’s life is her three grandchildren. Madelin is in the 6th grade this year. She is a loving, sweet and kind child who desires to please. Sophie is in the 4th grade this year. She has a great zest for life. She is intelligent and observant and loves to give and receive hugs. Sammy will soon be 8 years old going on 29. He will start 1st grade this year. He is highly intelligent for a child so young. He loves life and loves people. He also loves to make his grandmother laugh.
Story Behind The Book
Tweaky and Isaac was my first attempt at illustrating my books.
Reviews
<p style="margin-bottom:14pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-style:italic;color:#0000ff;font-size:15pt;font-weight:bold;">Betty Ward Cain has a very endearing style with heartwarming works of art. God will continue to bless her because of her spirit. She is a wonderful artist in my professional opinion. She has a style that makes me crave to turn the page and see more.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-style:italic;color:#0000ff;font-size:15pt;font-weight:bold;">I am a collector of children’s books.<span> </span>After reading the book, I knew it would be a welcome addition to my collection.<span> </span>I love Tweaky and the way the story is presented.<span> </span>This is a fresh, fun way for children to learn the story of Isaac.<span> </span>Using a hummingbird to tell the story is really neat.<span> </span>Children will love his character.<span> </span>The story is told in a way that will make it easy for children to learn.<span> </span>Tweaky’s song is a wonderful way to teach children God’s love.<span> </span>It will put a song in their heart that will always be a reminder they are God’s children and that they will always be loved.</span></p>
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