Meet Dr. Basta
Discover how Dr. Alfred Basta’s faith, teaching experience and love for children
shaped the warm world of Grandpa Noah.
FAITH THROUGH STORY
About Alfred Basta
Creating children’s books that connect biblical truth, family reading and the wonder of God’s creation.
Dr. Alfred Basta brings years of teaching, research and authorship to Grandpa Noah’s Backyard, a Christian coloring series created for children. Through Grandpa Noah, Lily, Sam and Pip, each book introduces a part of Genesis with friendly questions, cheerful illustrations and activities that make biblical lessons easier to understand.
His stories invite parents, grandparents and children to read slowly, look closely and talk together. Alfred writes with warmth and clarity, turning light, sky, land, plants, animals and people into memorable starting points for faith, gratitude and wonder.
Written by Alfred Basta © 2026
Every Backyard Adventure Opens a Door to Wonder
♡ Christian Children’s Author
Meet Alfred
Basta
Bringing Creation Stories to Life for the Next Generation
With a teacher’s clarity and a storyteller’s warmth, Alfred Basta creates illustrated Bible books that help children explore Genesis through curious characters, simple conversations, coloring activities and joyful family reading.
Sanderson Starter Set
From memoirs grounded in decades of tribal policing and real-life public service to imaginative fiction that spans time, culture, and heritage, James S. Wynecoop’s seven books explore identity, courage, resilience, and the invisible threads that connect generations across past, present, and future.
Sanderson Starter Set
From memoirs grounded in decades of tribal policing and real-life public service to imaginative fiction that spans time, culture, and heritage, James S. Wynecoop’s seven books explore identity, courage, resilience, and the invisible threads that connect generations across past, present, and future.
ASK A QUESTION
Find out more about Loree’s experience, the family nursery, and what was in his mind.
Loree Clark: The Early Years is the tale of a young forestry graduate who's making her way back to her family's Christmas tree nursery and learning that much can be taught in the woods.
Loree is a thoughtful and determined young woman starting to write a new chapter in her life. On her return home, she is faced with the challenge of balancing her professional knowledge with family demands and experience.
Brawny is a strong and unique tree that embodies Loree's growth. As she attends to the tree, she also becomes more confident, patient and self-aware.
The book delves into the concept of legacy, responsibility, nature, personal development, patience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through years.
Readers will enjoy the story for its family and domestic themes, rural life, nature, coming-of-age adventures, and quest for meaning and belonging.
