Read this book to know how to comfort your child when a loved one or pet dies.
How Our Paths Crossed
I was recently offered a complimentary copy of the following book. It happens to be offered by my favorite children’s publisher, New Growth Press. The books have meaningful messages written so that children listen. Continue reading to find out about the book and what This Mom and the Kiddo like (or dislike) about this particular book.
About the Book
Henry the hedgehog loves his pet ladybug. She keeps him company and entertains him, his family, and his friends with her flying tricks. But one day, he has to say good-bye to his ladybug. Henry and his whole family are sad, but they learn to go to Jesus with their sadness and ask him to comfort them.
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About the Series
This Good News for Little Hearts series of hardback, illustrated children’s books for three-to eight-year-olds—each centered on an animal family—bring gospel help and biblical counsel to families. The animal characters, colorful illustrations, and the real-life issues each animal family face will captivate children.
The last page contains information for parents on how God, in his Word, helps us turn to Jesus when we are experiencing different emotions (anxiety, fear, sadness, anger, etc.). Together children and parents will be guided into meaningful conversations about living by faith in the details of everyday life.
Also included is a tear-out page of “Back Pocket Bible Verses” that will give children a practical way to remember God’s words.
This Mom’s Review
Being able to read to my child any book that focuses on God’s goodness brings me great joy. This book is about death. The author wrote a story that points the character (actually, your grieving child) toward God as he encourages him or her to share his pain with God and others and directs the child to God’s Word where it says that our tears will one day be wiped away.
The way this author creates a kid-friendly story character that leads our child to a God-truth is amazing. I love this set of books and they will be treasured for many years. I do hope to even read them to my grandchildren in the coming years.
The illustrator, Joe Hox, also adds to the story with pages full of color and fun emotion-filled characters. My favorite illustration is the teacher, portrayed by a skunk, who is jumping around because a lady bug lands on her face. Too cute!
Enjoy!
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