Isaiah and the Worry Pack
by Ruth Goring
Illustrated by Pamela C. Rice
IVP Kids
ISBN 978-1-5140-0106-6
Reviewed by Clint Walker
Isaiah has a lot of concerns that are heavy on his heart. Will his mom make enough money? Can his dad do alright living away from the rest of the family? Will his sister ever behave? Will he ever be able to sleep? So he carries his concerns with him everywhere, like a backpack full of heavy blocks.
One night his mother comes to check in on him. After listening to his worrries, she leads him in an imaginative prayer exercise where he encounters the loving and risen Christ. Jesus helps Isaiah lean how to deal with his worries.
Written with a child's ear in mind, the author shares a story of compassion, thoughtfulness and deep spirituality that relates to the lives that kids are living every day. The book provides a good story for kids, and some helpful tools for the adults who are reading with their kids in helping their kids bring their burdens to Christ.
What a beautiful book.
1 comment:
saiah's story is such a beautiful reminder of the power of faith and imagination in dealing with life's challenges. As a Sunday school teacher, I'm always looking for new ways to help children understand and manage their worries, and this book seems perfect. The compassionate narrative and practical prayer exercise are wonderful tools that I think will really resonate with kids. Plus, it's always helpful to have resources that aid parents in supporting their children spiritually and emotionally. This will be a great resource for our Church for Kids program. Thanks for sharing!
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