Jax's Tail Twitches

By David Powlison, Joe Hox (Illustrator)

Part of the Good News for Little Hearts series

A squirrel family's acorn gathering turns chaotic, testing their patience and faith.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

When the Squirrel family's acorn harvest spirals into chaos, young Jax and his brother Caspian face a test of patience and faith. As tempers flare, they must learn to navigate anger with grace and forgiveness. Can they remember the lessons of kindness and restore harmony before winter arrives? This heartwarming tale invites children to explore how the gospel can transform frustration into peace, offering practical wisdom for families to connect everyday challenges with biblical truths.

From the publisher

Jax’s Tail Twitches is a warm, engaging story that helps young children learn how the gospel changes the way they respond when anger takes over.When acorn gathering goes wrong, the whole Squirrel family finds themselves frustrated and out of sorts. As Papa, Mama, Jax, and Caspian each struggle with anger, children see how quickly disappointment can affect a whole family–but they also learn the grace-filled habits of saying sorry, asking forgiveness, remembering God’s Word, and praying together.Part of the Good News for Little Hearts series, this beautifully illustrated hardback helps children ages four to seven understand that anger is not the end of the story. Edited by David Powlison, the book includes a special parent section and a tear-out page of Back Pocket Bible Verses, giving families practical tools to connect everyday frustrations with biblical truth and meaningful gospel conversations.

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