Willie the Tire: A Tale About Purpose

Willie the Tire finds himself in a few unexpected situations in life; however, Willie is reminded that God is always with him and his purpose in life never changes, it just looks different than Willie expected it to look.

What People Are Saying

What a wonderful story! I am so happy for my lifelong friend, Jim Ray, and proud of his children’s ministry. I loved the outcome of Willie’s life. Such a sweet way to end up.
— Rita P.
This is such a sweet book! I love the scripture at the bottom of the pages. Can’t wait to read this book to my granddaughter!
— Jessica O.
children's storybook author Jim Ray

Jim Ray is the author of Willie the Tire, a husband, father of three daughters, grandfather to eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren (with more on the way). Jim entered children’s ministry in 1983. He has been involved in large scale children’s events where he has written curriculum, pioneered new ways of ministering to children and teaching others the key elements of ministry and attended many children summer camps and activities in his years when he was a Children’s Pastor.

children's storybook illustrator Cassidy Doolittle

Cassidy Doolittle is the incredibly talented illustrator of Daisy Donkey, Like Your Laugh, and Willie the Tire and she was vital to the start-up of Abound Publishing. Her illustrations are not just a part of our books, they are the reason that our readers would even open the book. It is evident that Cassidy has many talents and abilities but her true gift and anointing is to reach the masses with her art and words that are relatable, authentic, and applicable.