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The Great Backyard Expedition: A Christian Children's Story about Facing Your Fears and Trusting God
Paperback
Series: Growing Pains & Bright Brains: Christian Stories to Build Character and Calm the Chaos at Home
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 15 2026
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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.
In The Great Backyard Expedition, 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.
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.
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.
What parents and children will love about this book:
- Highly Relatable Characters: Captures the real, complex emotions of childhood anxiety through the eyes of a timid but determined young boy.
- A Gentle, Structured Approach: Demonstrates how breaking overwhelming situations into manageable micro-steps can empower children.
- Christian Foundation: Beautifully weaves faith into practical parenting, showing children how to lean on God's presence when they feel afraid.
- A Special Note to Parents: 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.
Perfect for kids ages 5-10, The Great Backyard Expedition 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.
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