The Special Little Sports Car is a vibrant, Award-Winning, faith-filled picture book for children ages infant to 10, designed for parents, grandparents, teachers, libraries, classrooms, and Sunday school story times. Through a tender, imaginative story, it gently opens the door to meaningful conversations about faith, prayer, bullying, friendship, and hope—reminding children and adults alike that, with God, ALL things ARE possible (Matthew 19:26).
In heaven, a young angel named Seaver longs to become a guardian angel. To do so, he must complete a good deed on earth—with the guidance of his mentor, Sam. Meanwhile, on Earth, a little boy named Cody is learning how to navigate loss. When his best friend Ryan moves away, he leaves behind his favorite little sports car for Cody to care for. But when bullies steal the car at the park, Cody comes home heartbroken and empty-handed. His mother encourages him to pray, have faith, and believe that God hears even the smallest cries. That prayer is received in heaven, and Seaver and Sam are sent on a mission to help.
Questions at the end of the book help children build early comprehension skills while encouraging thoughtful discussion. Family reading time becomes more than just a routine—it becomes a memory in the making. The clean house will fade, but moments spent reading, hugging, and snuggling together last forever. This story invites families to slow down, reconnect, and return to the basics.
Author Sharon Chancey Smith wrote The Special Little Sports Car from a place no parent ever expects to stand—the loss of a child. She created this story in loving memory of her son, Seaver. Cody and Ryan are Seaver’s real-life best friends, and the story’s inspiration came from a small toy sports car Cody placed at Seaver’s grave. The little red blanket pictured on Cody’s bed mirrors the one Seaver carried during his chemotherapy hospital stays. Every detail is woven from love, faith, and remembrance.
Written from a mother’s heart, this inspirational story leaves families holding onto hope—and longing for just one more page together.