He Always Hears: A Story of Loss and the Hope of Things Made New

This Picture Book Teaches Children How to Lament and Rely on God’s Promises

In our broken world, life rarely unfolds as we hope. For little ones facing loss, disappointment, and heartache for the first time, it can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. He Always Hears teaches children what biblical lament is, how to tell God about our pain, and how to rely on his redemptive promises. 

In this poignant book designed for kids ages 3–8, Jane faces challenges when her seemingly perfect life takes a difficult turn. After enduring a series of losses that leave her feeling scared, Jane’s parents teach her how to cry out to the Lord—the one who hears her cries and is working to make all things new. Whether kids are dealing with pain big or small, this book encourages them to turn to God in their moments of sorrow.

• Written for Kids Ages 3–8: Clear language and colorful pictures make lament engaging and understandable for children in their formative years 
• Invites Conversation: The story of Jane provides an easy way for adults to present a difficult yet important topic to kids 
• Helpful Repetition: Key phrases can be repeated by parents as a gospel reminder for when times are tough

56 pages

 

“One of the hardest facts of life for a child to embrace is that our world—their world—is sadly broken. But He Always Hears has a winsome message that helps boys and girls grasp that God is good, despite their many disappointments in life. It is, in fact, a solid theological work disguised as a children’s picture book. So parents: You may think you hold in your hands only a small story with gentle renderings, but it has a very large message for children—one they won’t soon forget.”
Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

“Alyson Punzi has not wasted her pain of widowhood; instead, she has left the church with a gift that can serve our children well. The question is, are we willing to take up the gift and use it? We tend to shy away from speaking to our children about loss. But if they live long enough in this broken world, they are going to experience loss. This book will help prepare them for when—not if—it comes.”
Jonathan Gibson, author, The Moon Is Always Round