{"product_id":"9780892217793-the-clam-before-the-storm-brandy-mincer-chad-thompson-illustrator","title":"Clam Before the Storm, The","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9780892217793-the-clam-before-the-storm-brandy-mincer-chad-thompson-illustrator.pdf?v=1781612088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook Inside Here 🔎\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen your child's imagination turns every unexpected sound into something scary, they need more than platitudes about not worrying; they need biblical truth that teaches them to pray instead of panic. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Clam and the Big Woosh \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Clam Before the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaddresses the spectrum of uncertainty-inspired fear, from worry all the way to catastrophic thinking.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sam Clam feels a big woosh behind him and immediately imagines worst case scenario, upsetting his ocean pals with dire warnings of a coming storm. His spiraling continues, getting the entire aquatic community in a tizzy until the elder member Myrtle Sea Turtle provides the perspective the group needs: God is in control and knows your fears. Instead of being afraid, pray. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it turns out, the whoosh was the helpful scuba man cleaning the glass of their tank, nothing truly frightening. The characters learn that what feels scary can sometimes even be something positive.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScriptures and Wisdom in this Title\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe key bible passage for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Clam Before the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT).  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wisdom nugget comes from the centenarian Myrtle Sea Turtle, “Storms happen, but storms also go away. They don’t stay forever.” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a gentle way to discuss fear and faith with young children, helping them understand that even when things seem uncertain, they can find peace through prayer and trust in God. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Aquarium Pals Series of Books \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAquarium Pals series of picture books\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor ages 3-10, a community of coral reef creatures face challenging emotions (fear, jealousy) and sinful tendencies (lying) with biblical wisdom and the love of a caring aquatic family.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivid illustrations reinforce the story and give you more to discuss as you enjoy this book together with children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorable characters helping children remember the lessons taught in the stories: Sam Clam, Fay Ray, Sid Squid, Stella Starfish, Olivia Octopus, Myrtle Sea Turtle, Gail Whale, and Peter Pufferfish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Leaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45837712523343,"sku":"9780892217793","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9780892217793-the-clam-before-the-storm-brandy-mincer-chad-thompson-illustrator1.jpg?v=1781612561","url":"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/products\/9780892217793-the-clam-before-the-storm-brandy-mincer-chad-thompson-illustrator","provider":"Reformers Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}