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

Alyson Punzi (BA, Cedarville University) is an author passionate about discipleship and theology. She became a pastor's widow when her husband, Frank, died suddenly of leukemia, and she now writes on lament, grief, and single motherhood. Alyson and her daughter, Lois, live in small-town Ohio.

Tyler Charlton is an illustrator residing on the Virginia side of the Washington, DC, with his wife and three children. Tyler served in the US Army and then earned a degree in history before returning to school to study art, design, and illustration.