Comfort for Children in Hard Times

The Comfort for Children in Hard Times series by Darby Strickland addresses difficult experiences that children commonly face and offer gospel hope and help.  Children ages four to seven will be drawn to the bright and beautiful illustrations and the calm, gentle stories of the animal featured in each book. A special section at the end of each book helps parents and caregivers guide their children through their situation and uses biblical truths to reassure children that God’s love and comfort. For each book there is a companion plush toy available that gives kids something soft and comforting to snuggle when they are feeling anxious or sad. There is also a companion minibook available for each book that gives parents and caregivers more detailed help.

What's Included:

• Something Scary Happened
• Something Sad Happened
• A Big ChangeHappened

Something Scary Happened

Miles is a happy little lamb until something bad happens. All of a sudden, Miles feels like he is alone in a deep dark valley, but it is there in the valley that he meets his good Shepherd who promises to always be with him, no matter what. Something Scary Happened is part of the Helping Children Through Traumatic Experiences series, helping parents address difficult experiences that children face and offering gospel hope and help.

Something Sad Happened

Sunny is a little bluebird who loves to sing happy songs until the death of Wren. Sunny’s heart hurts because she misses her friend, and she doesn’t feel like singing anymore. But Sunny’s Mama and forest friends gather around her, teaching her how to share her sadness with God and others. Sunny learns to remember what she can count on about God’s love and care and all the love she shared with Wren.  

A Big Change Happened

​A Big Change Happened by Darby Strickland is designed to help young readers navigate significant life transitions such as moving, starting a new school, or adjusting to new family dynamics. Through the story of Wallace the whale, children learn that God's love remains constant, providing comfort and assurance amid change.