Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find quick answers about our Dr. Dime Presents Christian children’s storybooks, 18-book Bible Coloring Series in Order, tween Bible activity books, automatic book bundles, and print-on-demand shipping.

1. Choosing the Right Book by Age

What age ranges are your Christian books designed for?

  • Ages 2–8 (Storybooks): The Littles of Zion: The Big Beginning is a 44-page, 8.5 × 8.5 inch case-wrap hardcover storybook with rhythmic read-aloud storytelling and full-color illustrations introducing Genesis.
  • Ages 3–12 (Bible Coloring Books): Our 18-volume Bible Coloring Series in Order (Genesis to Color through 2 Kings, four Psalms to Color volumes, The Story of Christmas to Color, and Easter to Color) features 8.5 × 11 inch paperbacks (46–70 pages) with bold, hand-drawn line art paired with Scripture scenes.
  • Ages 9–15 (Tween & Teen Activity Books): Torah Adventures (109 pages) and Kings & Prophets (92 pages) are 8.5 × 11 inch paperbacks packed with Bible crosswords, word searches, mazes, maps, and reflection questions for older kids, preteens, and teens.

Read our complete parent and teacher guide: How to Choose a Bible Activity Book for Your Child (Ages 3–15).

2. Book Bundles & Classroom Volume Discounts

How do your automatic book bundle discounts work?

You can choose a 1-click curated set or mix and match any titles on our Christian Book Bundles & Custom Bundle Builder page. Every book is added to your cart as an individual title so your discount applies automatically at checkout with no promo code required:

  • 5 to 9 Bible Coloring Books: Automatically discounted from $12.99 to $11.99 per book ($59.95 for 5 books — save $1.00/book).
  • 10 to 24 Bible Coloring Books: Automatically discounted to $9.99 per book ($99.90 for 10 books — save $3.00/book).
  • 25+ Bible Coloring Books (Church, VBS & Classroom Pack): Automatically discounted to $8.99 per book ($224.75 for 25 books — save $4.00/book).
  • Tween Activity Book Bundle (2+ Activity Books): Combine Torah Adventures and Kings & Prophets for $15.99 per book ($31.98 for the pair — save $4.00).

Can churches, Sunday schools, Christian schools, or homeschool co-ops order by ISBN?

Yes. Every Dr. Dime Presents title is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office and carries a dedicated ISBN-13 for retail, church library, and wholesale ordering through IngramSpark and Amazon KDP, as well as direct ordering on our website. View our complete 21-Book ISBN Directory & Media Fact Sheet or visit our Group Book Orders page.

3. Print-on-Demand Production, Shipping & Returns

How are orders printed and shipped?

To keep all 21 books and our faith-inspired gifts in print without warehouse waste, items ordered on theshieldoflight.com are made to order in the United States:

  • Books: Printed on demand in the USA (typically 3–5 business days of print production before carrier shipping).
  • Faith Apparel, Drinkware, Candles & Gifts: Produced to order through our U.S. print-on-demand partners via Printify (typically 2–5 business days of production before shipping).

If your order includes both books and merchandise, they will ship in separate packages with individual tracking numbers at no extra handling fee.

What if an item arrives damaged or with a printing defect?

If any book or merchandise item arrives damaged, misprinted, or defective, please email support@theshieldoflight.com (or use our Contact Us page) within 30 days of delivery with your order number and a clear photo of the issue, and we will send a replacement or issue a full refund at no additional cost to you.

4. Our Mission & Giving Commitment

Who founded The Shield of Light, and how does your giving commitment work?

The Shield of Light, LLC was founded in Smyrna, Tennessee by U.S. Army veteran, educator, and author Dr. Jeffrey S. Nickle (“Dr. Dime”). We donate 50% of net profits to organizations fighting homelessness, hunger, and poverty and supporting children and families in need. Please note that The Shield of Light, LLC is a for-profit publishing company and not a 501(c)(3) charity, so product purchases and direct contributions are not tax-deductible. Learn more on our About Us page.