Christopher & Christina Meet Ruth: Wherever You Go, I Will Go

When Christopher and Christina step into Grandpa Theo’s magical time machine, they journey back to ancient Bethlehem, where they meet Ruth—a young woman whose unwavering love, courage, and faith changed history.

As the children witness Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, the kindness of Boaz, and God’s incredible plan unfolding, they discover that true love is loyal, selfless, and never gives up.

Beautifully illustrated and faithfully based on the Book of Ruth, this inspiring story helps young readers understand biblical truths through an engaging adventure they will never forget.

Perfect for:

• Children ages 4–8
• Christian families
• Sunday school and homeschool lessons
• Bedtime Bible stories
• Church libraries and Christian classrooms
• Gifts for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, and baptisms

Children will learn:

• The importance of loyalty and faithfulness
• How kindness reflects God’s love
• Why trusting God brings hope
• The biblical story of Ruth and Boaz
• How Ruth became part of Jesus’ family line

Complete with a prayer, discussion questions, memory verse, and drawing activity, this beautifully illustrated book encourages children to grow in faith while enjoying an unforgettable journey through time.

What is Christopher & Christina Meet Ruth about?

Christopher and Christina step into Grandpa Theo’s time machine and travel to ancient Bethlehem, where they meet Ruth, a young woman whose love, courage, and faith play a part in history. The children watch Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, the kindness of Boaz, and God’s larger plan unfolding. The story shows that true love is loyal, selfless, and persistent, and it explains how Ruth became part of the family line of Jesus. Themes include loyalty, faithfulness, kindness as a reflection of God’s love, and trusting God as a source of hope. The illustrated book, based on the Book of Ruth, ends with a prayer, discussion questions, a memory verse, and a drawing activity.

Who wrote Christopher & Christina Meet Ruth?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician, with co-author Nadine Basta.

What genre is Christopher & Christina Meet Ruth?

It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means an illustrated retelling of a Bible story through a time-travel adventure, with a prayer, questions, and an activity added for families and classrooms.

Who is Christopher & Christina Meet Ruth for?

It is written for children ages 4 to 8 and is suggested for Christian families, Sunday school, homeschool lessons, bedtime Bible stories, church libraries, and gifts for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, and baptisms.

Is Christopher & Christina Meet Ruth part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 6 of Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine, a series in which two children visit Bible characters with a time machine. Each book tells a complete story, so it can be read on its own. Browse the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Christopher & Christina Meet Ruth?

Christopher & Christina Meet Ruth is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8187944446 (37 pages, published July 19, 2026).

Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Indigo (author page)

About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026