"This is honestly the cutest, most well-written book we've seen in a long time" -Lindsey, Consumer
"I love the message so much. It brings tears to my eyes" -Katie, Consumer
"Thank you for writing such a beautiful book that is so relatable and helps say what I cannot always put in words" -Jenna, Consumer
"I am confident that when I read this book to my kiddos, they will understand the true meaning of kindness and how Jesus wants us to let our light shine from within" -Kelly, Consumer
"I just love reading the story to [my daughter] over and over"
-Christine, Customer
-Christine, Customer
"Korynn is a jewel! God has blessed Korynn with incredible writing skills. I also appreciate that she is proactive and is a great communicator/collaborator with others. She has a heart for children’s products and any kind of writing that brings people closer to the heart of God. We are so thankful at DaySpring that God brought Korynn our way." -Linn Carlson, Former Editorial Creative Director
"Korynn is my favorite go-to writer! Besides her high-quality writing, high editorial aesthetics, and innate knack for understanding the end recipient/consumer and tailoring the writing to match, she's an absolute joy to work with. I recommend her 1,000%!!!" -Carrie Bolin, Former Ripley's Publishing Editorial Manager and founder of The Inspired Pen
“Korynn is very ambitious, enthusiastic, with high craft and professional standards” –Carolyn Esberg, Former Hallmark Gold Crown Editorial Manager
"Korynn is a creative, dependable and talented writer." -Leslie Baugher, Former Hallmark Gold Crown Writing Team Lead
— A gentle, beautifully written reassurance book every child deserves.
"You Can Count on Me by Korynn Freels, illustrated by Lizzie Walkley, is an easy five-star read—and truly a shame that it appears to be out of print.
This book has a wonderfully comforting premise: a caregiver who is present through all of a child’s moments—sadness, spills, sickness, bad dreams, scraped knees, hurt feelings, celebrations, and the simple need for a bear hug. What makes this story especially special is that the bears are intentionally gender-neutral—not in a trendy or political way, but in a deeply inclusive and human way. This book could belong to any child and any caregiver: a mom or dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, foster parent, adoptive parent, or anyone who loves and shows up for a child.
The rhyming text is warm, gentle, and very easy to read aloud. Nothing feels forced, and the story flows naturally from page to page, making it a perfect choice for bedtime or quiet moments together. This is the kind of book that provides real emotional reassurance to young children and comfort to caregivers too. I sincerely hope this title finds its way back into print, because it absolutely deserves a spot on more shelves.
"You Can Count on Me by Korynn Freels, illustrated by Lizzie Walkley, is an easy five-star read—and truly a shame that it appears to be out of print.
This book has a wonderfully comforting premise: a caregiver who is present through all of a child’s moments—sadness, spills, sickness, bad dreams, scraped knees, hurt feelings, celebrations, and the simple need for a bear hug. What makes this story especially special is that the bears are intentionally gender-neutral—not in a trendy or political way, but in a deeply inclusive and human way. This book could belong to any child and any caregiver: a mom or dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, foster parent, adoptive parent, or anyone who loves and shows up for a child.
The rhyming text is warm, gentle, and very easy to read aloud. Nothing feels forced, and the story flows naturally from page to page, making it a perfect choice for bedtime or quiet moments together. This is the kind of book that provides real emotional reassurance to young children and comfort to caregivers too. I sincerely hope this title finds its way back into print, because it absolutely deserves a spot on more shelves.