I Will Not Be Afraid
by Michelle Medlock Adams; Illustrations by Jeremy Tugeau
Published by Concordia Publishing House
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Reviewed by Sharon Broom
Michelle Medlock Adams is the author of twenty-three children’s books and eleven books for women. She also is an award-winning journalist.
Children fear things. It’s as simple as that statement. However, the Bible says we should not be afraid. But unfortunately our world is unsafe at times and children feel fear and worry. Michelle Medlock Adams’ book, I Will Not Be Afraid is a gentle story about fear and God’s love.
From hearing about war or nature’s booming thunder and lightning striking in the darkness, and other things that go bump in the night, or meeting new people–children do not have to be afraid. In fact they can be confident because God is ever present, He is in control and He is love.
I Will Not Be Afraid will help children from ages 4 to 7 understand that scary things happen, but they are loved and cared for by the Father and He is always present and He will care for them. And isn’t that a good thing?
I Will Not Be Afraid is a wonderful teaching tool that also entertains. I love that each page has a Bible verse that accompanies what is happening in the story. The illustrations are colorful, soft and inviting. I noticed that the little girl is painted in such a way that she could be one of many races. I’m not sure if the artist intended it to be that way, but it certainly includes everyone and thus will be attractive to a greater number of people.
This is a book that must be in your child’s library.
Armchair Interviews says: I Will Not Be Afraid is a book to entertain and sooth a child’s fear while learning about God’s love.
Author’s Web site: http://www.MichelleMedlockAdams.com