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Award-winning musician-singer, best-selling author, and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith launches Nurturing Steps\u2122 May 4 and 8. This new infant and toddler series has a simple mission: to provide parents and grandparents with music and books to enliven a young child\u2019s journey with hope and faith through song and storytelling.<\/p>\n

The first new album, Lullaby<\/em>, and book, Nighty Night and Good Night<\/em>, from Nurturing Steps release through The Fuel Music and Zonderkidz\u2122, respectfully. These projects also mark the first-ever children\u2019s album and book by Michael, each crafted in collaboration with renowned VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki. The book is available now to preorder through NurturingSteps.com<\/a> or favorite online retailers.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the greatest joys of my life is being a parent and a grandparent,\u201d says Michael, the father of five, who is called \u201cG-Daddy\u201d by his 14 grandkids. \u201cI want to serve the next generation well. That\u2019s why I created Nurturing Steps, to provide stories and songs that will help shape the faith of our newest generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI have wonderful memories of reading, singing, and praying with my children before bed,\u201d says Nawrocki. \u201cIt can be a sacred time with our little ones, and I\u2019m thrilled to be able to partner with Michael to create stories that parents and grandparents can use to help pass important values on to their children and grandchildren.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the release of Lullaby<\/em> and Nighty Night and Good Night<\/em>, additional Nurturing Steps titles releasing this fall will be announced.<\/p>\n

To view a video with Smith and Nawrocki, visit https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=urkdrxpiudQ&feature=youtu.be<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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