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You Are Held Gods Promise to a Child of Divorce by Anna Locke

by Anna Locke

Book Details

Publisher:Comparison To Other Books
Published:2024-02-15
Pages:29247
Format:paperback
Language:English

Reading Info

Age Range:4-10

About This Book

Birthed from a conversation with God through the words of Psalm 139, You Are Held is a doorway to healing for any child who has experienced the brokenness of divorce. With dream-like illustrations, Anna's story invites us into a quest for understanding, while opening the door to healing conversations between parent and child, and reminding us that we are held by the hand of Hope. "My child, I have searched for you like treasure. I know you. You are not lost but found. You are not alone. You are

Our Review

This gentle Christian picture book offers comfort and spiritual reassurance for children navigating the difficult emotions of parental divorce, framing their experience through the lens of Psalm 139's promises. Through poetic language and ethereal, dream-like illustrations, the story guides young readers on a quest for understanding while validating their feelings of loss and confusion. The narrative directly addresses the child's fear of being lost or alone, replacing those anxieties with biblical truth about God's constant presence. This creates a safe space for children to process their family changes while building spiritual resilience.

What makes this book particularly valuable is how it facilitates healing conversations between parents and children about divorce through shared reading. The lyrical text and soothing artwork provide natural entry points for discussing complex emotions without overwhelming young readers. Christian families seeking faith-based resources for helping children cope with family separation will find this especially meaningful. The book ultimately delivers its most important message with quiet power: that every child is known, found, and securely held through life's most challenging transitions.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction