The Little Guardian

A Christian picture book for children who are afraid of the dark.When the lights go out and the shadows grow big, a little one can feel so alone. The Little Guardian is a gentle, faith-based bedtime story that shows children ages 3-6 they are never alone in the dark, because God is always with them.One day God asks a seamstress to make a special friend for His children, a bear who is soft yet strong, kind yet brave. Stitched by hand and prayed over with every stitch, the Little Guardian waits by the window. When the darkness creeps toward his child's bed, he leaps into the night with God's love as his shield and tells the darkness: Not this child. Not today. Not ever.Told in the bear's own voice and inspired by Deuteronomy 33:12, this Christian bedtime story helps children:Face their fear of the dark and nighttime worriesSee God's love and protection in a way they can picture and hold closeLearn to pray at bedtime. Includes the author's family bedtime prayer, a gentler version of the classic "Now I lay me down to sleep."You remember what the dark felt like, and how small you were in it. Now you see that same fear in your child's eyes. This is the bedtime story you wished someone had read to you: God's love made visible, stitched into something small enough for little hands to hold.Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are scared of the dark, and a meaningful gift for birthdays, baptisms, Christmas, and grandparents raising little ones in the faith.The Little Guardian - Book 1 of The Guardians Series