Something Scary Happened

By Darby A. Strickland

Part of the Comfort for Children in Hard Times series

A lamb faces fear and finds comfort in a guiding presence.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Miles, a joyful lamb, suddenly finds himself in a dark valley after a frightening event. In this shadowy place, he encounters a guiding Shepherd who promises unwavering companionship. As Miles navigates his fears, parents and caregivers are offered insights into helping children process trauma. This touching tale not only comforts young readers but also equips adults with tools to support their little ones through challenging times. Will Miles find peace in the valley, and can his journey illuminate a path for others facing their own fears?

From the publisher

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.Counselor and trauma expert Darby A. Strickland uses the story of Miles to help parents and caregivers share the comfort of taking their fears to the good Shepherd by applying Psalm 23 to difficult experiences. Through a special section at the end of the book, Strickland helps parents recognize the feelings and behaviors children might have in response to their trauma and guides them in how to help children talk about what scared them.

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