I Am Not Afraid
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

I Am Not Afraid

Written by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso · Illustrated by Marta Dorado

A child battles nighttime fears, seeking comfort in divine protection.

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32 pages
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A young girl faces her fear of the dark, imagining shadows that disrupt her peace. As she reaches out to God, her Comforter, she finds solace and strength. This imaginative retelling of Psalm 23 offers children a relatable way to confront their anxieties. Will she find the courage to overcome her fears? Discover practical tips and encouragement in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Provide comforting reassurance for a child experiencing nighttime fears and anxieties. In this creative retelling of Psalm 23, a child imagines scary shadows chasing away her sleep and peace as she reaches out to God her Comforter. Gently and imaginatively written, this story about being afraid of the dark brings the psalmist’s words into a new and relatable light for children. Backmatter includes background information about Psalm 23 and encouragement and practical tips for coping with fear and scary times.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about bedtimeBooks about feeling scaredBooks about bedtime and dreams
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
February 21, 2023
Publisher
Beaming Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781506485515

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