When Worry Whispers

I bought one since I love Joyce Meyer's books. It's easy to read, simple yet colorful, Definitely kids will relate and enjoy.

Anything by Joyce Meyers is great. My kids love her stuff and it tells them that its ok to be you and its ok to not be perfect. That God is with us.

The book gave an honest approach to worry,Something my 7 year old grand daughter could easily understand and use when facing kid size issues.

My 6yo son really connected to the senario examples and started talking about “worry whispering” in real life senarios. I love how it affirms both the reality of their feelings and God’s care at all times.

Great content relevant to children with very nice artwork.

A wonderful book by an amazing woman of God...every child needs to hear this story....

My 8 year old read this in 2 minutes, but she liked it.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher. Opinions expressed are my own.Scripture Connection"Give your worries to the Lord, and He will take care of you."Psalm 55:22Spiritual ThemesWhen Worry Whispers tackles the theme of worry and offers children practical guidance about how to respond to scary situations (and imaginings!). The Scripture Connection verse is quoted, in the NCV translation, at the start of the book.What to ExpectWhen Worry Whispers begins with a question, “Do you ever wonder, WHAT IF?” It’s then followed up with a series of WHAT IF questions that pose concern for children. Meyers addresses everyday fears, like falling and embarrassing ourselves or failing to make friends. She explains what worry is, and how it “imagines the worst and says, ‘It could happen to you!'”In addition to diagnosing the problem, Meyers also offers a remedy: tell God about your worries, and remember His promises:I will always take care of you.I love you no matter what.I am always with you.I have good plans for you.(Joyce Meyer, synthesizing Scripture)Finally, she revisits those fears, affirming that even when we have bad days and embarrassing moments, this does not change God’s promises for us!Bright and colorful illustrations personify Worry, bringing a tangible representation to the abstract concept.What I LikedWritingI liked how realistic and practical the book is! Meyers acknowledges that some of our fears are realistic, whereas some (“What if pirates attack your house?”) are our imaginations running wild. I also appreciated that her advice is practical and specific, as she points readers to specific promises God has made, demonstrating how these promises intersect with our everyday life. She shows how God can help us through the tough situations, pointing the reader to hope, rather than to fear. At the same time, she acknowledges that sometimes our fears do happen, BUT God is in control!IllustrationsWorry is depicted as a little gray splotch that hovers around the main character. I think this is an excellent depiction, because worry looks more like a pest than something really scary. It was fun to watch Worry’s facial expression throughout the illustrations, especially in contrast to the protagonist’s. While Worry appears anxious throughout, we see the little boy looking happier and more hopeful, as the story progresses.I also liked the varied formats of the illustration layout, with some scenes taking up full pages and others depicted in smaller bubbles with several on a page. This makes for a dynamic reading experience.Recommendation StatusThis is one of those titles that is great for kids AND adults! Recommended for those who could use the message (or reminder) that when worry whispers…. you don’t have to listen!

It is a children’s book but it encouraged me a 60 years of ageIt would be a great addition to any library