Explora Books Showcases David G. Toussaint’s My Friend Patches at the BIBF 2026
Explora Books features My Friend Patches: Lost and Found by David G. Toussaint at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair, this June 17–21 at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing. Centered on a runaway horse, a grieving child, and an unexpected gesture of grace, the children’s book explores themes of faith, compassion, and spiritual growth.
Written for children and the adults who read alongside them, My Friend Patches narrates the tale of Gracie, a girl whose beloved horse, Patches, runs away during a thunderstorm after she forgets to latch the barn door. Days turn into weeks and months until, miles from home, Gracie spots a familiar-looking horse pulling a plow for a struggling farmer. What follows is not a simple reunion but a moving lesson in stewardship, prayer, and ...
