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When I Am Afraid
A Christian Children's Book About Fear and Trusting God
Big feelings can be hard for little hearts to understand. When I Am Afraid helps children explore fear in a way that connects their emotions to faith and everyday life. Inspired by Psalm 56:3, the story gives children simple language for understanding what they feel and reminds them that they can turn to God when fear shows up.
- Full color hardcover picture book for ages 3 to 7
- Faith based story inspired by Psalm 56:3
- Helps children understand fear through a biblical perspective
- Reflection prompts encourage meaningful conversations about God, feelings, and real life
Take a Look Inside When I Am Afraid
See how story, Scripture, reflection prompts, and prayer work together to help children understand fear and learn to trust God.
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Helping Children Connect Faith to What They Feel
Help children recognize fear and begin putting words to what they are experiencing.
Show children that God is present in the feelings and experiences they face.
Introduce Psalm 56:3 as a simple biblical truth children can remember when they are afraid.
Help children begin understanding how what they learn about God applies to everyday moments.
- Format
- Full color hardcover picture book
- Length
- 18 pages
- Trim size
- 8.5 × 8.5 inches
- Recommended ages
- 3 to 7
- Best for
- Reading together when fear shows up, at bedtime, or during conversations about faith and emotions
Why We Created When I Am Afraid
Children experience real emotions long before they always have the words to explain them. We created When I Am Afraid to help children understand what they are feeling while learning how God and Scripture can meet them in those very real moments.
Through relatable storytelling and thoughtful reflection, the book helps children connect faith to their everyday lives and begin understanding how the things they learn about God can guide them through real emotions and experiences.
Read Our Story →What will children learn from When I Am Afraid?
When I Am Afraid helps children recognize and talk about fear while learning that their emotions can be understood through faith. The story encourages children to connect what they are feeling with what Scripture teaches about trusting God in real life.
How is faith incorporated into the story?
The book is inspired by Psalm 56:3, "When I am afraid, I will trust in you." Scripture is woven into the story in a way that young children can understand, helping them see how God's Word can apply to the emotions and experiences they face every day.
The book also includes a simple prayer that children can use when they feel afraid. For children who are able to read independently, it can become a familiar prayer they can return to whenever fear shows up.
Is this book only for children who are currently struggling with fear?
No. When I Am Afraid can be read during moments of fear, but it can also help children build emotional and spiritual understanding before those moments happen. The story gives children language and biblical truth they can remember when fear shows up later.
Who can use When I Am Afraid with a child?
When I Am Afraid is designed for children ages 3 to 7 and can be shared by parents, guardians, teachers, churches, Christian schools, mentors, and other trusted adults. The reflection prompts create opportunities for meaningful conversations about feelings, faith, and trusting God.
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