Fear: A Christian Children’s Story for Ages 4–8 About Fear and Trusting Jesus (Anything can be a good excuse…)

Is your child afraid at bedtime, scared to be alone, or frightened by things they imagine in the dark?

As a parent, it isn't always easy to find the right words to help a child when fear takes over. In those moments, children need to feel heard and understood—and to remember that they are not alone.

Fear is a Christian children's story for ages 4 to 8 that helps young readers understand their emotions and discover that Jesus is with them even in moments of uncertainty.

Through a simple, heartwarming, beautifully illustrated story, this book gently helps children face their fears with hope, grow in their trust in Jesus, and find peace when something worries or frightens them.

More than simply talking about fear, this story helps children change the way they respond to it, creating opportunities for families to talk together, strengthen their faith, and share moments of prayer before bedtime.

This book is ideal for:

Children ages 4 to 8 who experience bedtime fears, fear of the dark, or fear of being alone. Parents who want to guide their children through fear from a Christian perspective with love, patience, and hope. Families who want to strengthen their children's trust in Jesus through simple and meaningful stories. Catechists, Christian educators, Catholic schools, and faith communities looking to teach Christian values through reading. Inside this book, you'll find:

A thoughtfully illustrated Christian children's story. A gentle and loving way to help children navigate fear. An opportunity to talk about emotions through the lens of faith. A resource for strengthening trust in Jesus in everyday life. A special story to share as a family before bedtime. Fear is part of the Any Excuse Is a Good Excuse... collection, a series of Christian children's stories that invites young readers to discover Jesus in everyday situations and turn every emotion into an opportunity to grow in faith.

Because even when fear appears, it can become an opportunity to hug, talk, pray together, and remember that Jesus is always by our side.