The idea of creating books that hold deeper meaning came to me shortly after my daughter came along. While preparing for a deployment, I wrote her a small poem in the airport — to help her understand the reasons for my absence. That poem became my first book, and Stone & Oak Publishing was born.
My desire to teach traditional Catholic and Christian values to my children — rooted in a Christ-centered foundation and an objective moral ethic — has propelled me on this journey. I want to write children's books that are entertaining but carry serious meaning. Books that help children understand the world around them.
As the great children's author and Christian apologist C.S. Lewis once wrote:
"Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. Otherwise you are making their destiny not brighter but darker."
I pray these books are a meaningful addition to your family's bedtime — the one quiet hour of the evening when the world is still, and we are able to reflect on our lives, our faith, and our place in the world.
That is where I hope these books find you.
— Joe Quintero
Founder, Stone & Oak Publishing
