From the clouds of Heaven to the valleys of Earth, one small angel's extraordinary journey teaches children everywhere that with God, even the littlest among us can move mountains, face dragons, and fill the world with light.
The Jordan Angel is a radiant picture book born from real life, real love, and real faith. When author Rochelle Ford's family walked through a season of profound grief, losing three grandparents in just three months, God sent a gift: her nephew Jordan. This book is that gift given to the whole world.
Set in the luminous gardens of Heaven, the story follows Jordan, a spirited little angel brimming with joy and song, who notices a man and woman on Earth below, trapped in fear, trapped by a fearsome fire-breathing dragon named Goliath, and crying tears no one seemed able to wipe away.
Guided by God's unshakeable promise, "I am always with you," Jordan sheds his heavy armor, picks up a simple slingshot, and learns the most powerful lesson any child can receive: that courage doesn't come from the size of your shield, but from the depth of your faith.
Author · Storyteller · Believer
Rochelle Ford is a faith-driven author whose heart beats at the intersection of God's Word and the power of story. The Jordan Angel was born from one of the most tender chapters of her life, the months when her family walked through loss, and God answered their grief with the gift of a new life: her nephew, Jordan.
A devoted follower of Christ, Rochelle wrote this book as a love letter to Jordan, to her family, and to every child who has ever needed to know that Heaven is watching, that angels are near, and that God's love never, ever runs out.
Her writing draws richly from Scripture, from Jeremiah 29:11 to James 1:17, weaving promises of hope into stories that children can hold in their hands and carry in their hearts. The Jordan Angel is her debut picture book, and she has dedicated it to the God who told her she could write it, and praise to Him, she did.
Inside every page of The Jordan Angel are timeless truths wrapped in wonder; the kind children carry with them forever.
Jordan teaches children that faith isn't about having all the answers; it's about trusting the One who does. When God says, "I am always with you," Jordan believes it with his whole heart, and that belief becomes his greatest armor.
Like young David standing before Goliath, Jordan faces what seems impossible with a brave heart and a small slingshot. Children learn that real courage is choosing to act even when you're afraid, because God goes before you.
Big Momma Angel, Granddaddy Angel, and the whole heavenly family rally around Jordan with love and wisdom. The book tenderly reminds children that family, both here and in Heaven, never truly leaves us.
At its deepest heart, The Jordan Angel is a story about healing. It holds space for grief while pointing toward hope, reassuring children (and the adults who love them) that God sees every tear and has a plan to restore every broken place.
When sorrow fills a room, God plants joy. Jordan's arrival on Earth is the embodiment of hope; a living, laughing reminder that every ending contains a beginning, and that the darkest clouds are always beneath Heaven's light.
From the opening page to the final blessing, God's love wraps every scene like golden light. Children discover a God who smiles, who listens, who sees them, and who calls each one His own special, irreplaceable gift from above.
“With Christ, all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26 — The Jordan Angel, page 16
“Every Good and Perfect Gift Is from Above, Coming Down from the Father of Lights.”
James 1:17 — The Jordan Angel, page 36
“The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted, and Saves Those Who Are Crushed in Spirit.”
Psalm 34:18 — The Jordan Angel, page 30
“Let the Little Children Come to Me, for the Kingdom of Heaven Belongs to Such as These.”
Matthew 19:14 — The Jordan Angel, page 31
Every good and perfect gift is from above.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
“Help me to be brave, in all that I do.
Guide my small steps, and my heart too.
When I'm afraid and feeling alone,
Give me your strength to face the unknown.
Like David with courage, let me stand tall —
With your light inside, I'll never fall."
Amen.
Give your children more than just a story; give them an anchor for their faith. The Jordan Angel is more than a bedtime book; it is a treasure that opens conversations about faith, loss, bravery, and the quiet, unshakeable love of God. Perfect for children ages 3–8 and the families who love them.
"Way up high, in the sky, is a place called Heaven, the land of God Almighty. And there, among all the angels in all their glory, lived an extra special angel: The Jordan Angel. A little boy angel with big, beautiful brown eyes, dark curly hair, and the brightest smile you have ever seen. He was the happiest of all the angels in Heaven…"
"Jordan jumped down from the clouds and stood bravely before the dragon. With faith and God within his heart, he knew he was not alone."
— The Jordan Angel, pages 4 & 20
