Growing Pains & Bright Brains: Christian The Great Backyard Expedition: A Christian Children's Story about Facing Your Fears and Trusting God, (Paperback)

<p><b>Does your child struggle with fear of the dark or anxiety about new experiences? Discover a gentle, faith-based approach to helping them build bravery, one step at a time.</b></p><p>In <i>The Great Backyard Expedition</i>, eight-year-old Bradford wants nothing more than to be a brave explorer. But as the sun sets on his family's backyard camping trip, the familiar oak tree turns into a reaching monster, and the nighttime sounds become overwhelming. While his energetic little sister, Angelica, embraces the dark with scientific curiosity, Bradford feels paralyzed by his timid heart.</p><p>Thankfully, Bradford isn't alone. With the help of his loving, structured mother and his fun, compassionate father, Bradford learns that being brave doesn't mean you aren't scared-it means taking the next step even when your tummy is full of jumping frogs.</p><p>Through an actionable "brave plan" and the comforting truth of Psalm 56:3, Bradford and his family tackle the intimidating shadows by replacing unknown fears with known facts and anchoring their trust in God's constant presence.</p><p><b>What parents and children will love about this book: </b></p><ul><li><b>Highly Relatable Characters: </b> Captures the real, complex emotions of childhood anxiety through the eyes of a timid but determined young boy.</li><li><b>A Gentle, Structured Approach: </b> Demonstrates how breaking overwhelming situations into manageable micro-steps can empower children.</li><li><b>Christian Foundation: </b> Beautifully weaves faith into practical parenting, showing children how to lean on God's presence when they feel afraid.</li><li><b>A Special Note to Parents: </b> Includes a dedicated guide at the end of the story offering practical, actionable strategies for validating and processing a child's fears without dismissing them.</li></ul><p>Perfect for kids ages 5-10, <i>The Great Backyard Expedition</i> is a heartwarming bedtime story that will equip your child with the confidence to face the dark and the knowledge that God is always with them.</p>

• Growing Pains & Bright Brains: Christian The Great Backyard Expedition: A Christian Children's Story about Facing Your Fears and Trusting God, (Paperback)
• Author: Ray Lombardi
• ISBN: 9798181688193
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-15
• Page Count: 28