When we are living in anxious times, sharing picture books with our little ones can bring a calming atmosphere into the home, encourage gentle conversation about fears and provide comfort.

When Things Are Hard, Remember is a thoughtful, gently penned tale by Joanna Rowland that traces the feelings of a little girl who must move from her home. Along the way she will learn to hold on to hope, discover the meaning of faith, and understand that better days lie ahead.

“Faith is believing—even when things are hard, / on an unknown journey when you aren’t sure what will happen next—that you will be taken care of.”

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With charming illustrations and lyrical rhyming text, GOD’S PROTECTION COVERS ME, by Amy Houts, takes children on a walk through the farm where they meet different animals, learn about their habitats, and are reminded of God’s care for each of us.

“Like a roof protects a house/ Or a crawl space hides a mouse/ I am safe and worry-free/ God’s protection covers me.”

Based on Romans 8:38-39, NOTHING is a lovely rhyming picture book that tells children the powerful truth that wherever they go, whatever they do, no matter what they say, nothing can separate them from God’s love. Children are comforted through the oft-repeated phrase:

“There is nothing so powerful, nothing so strong/ God’s love is too high and too deep and too long!”

When Little Mole is feeling sad in his dark underground burrow, Mama takes him by the paw and together, they set out on a journey to find hope. This spring-themed book by Glenys Nellist contains a discussion guide for caregivers, including tips for helping a child who is feeling sad.

“Now I know that there’s always hope, even in the darkest place.”

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For any child who has ever felt lonely or scared, STAY THROUGH THE STORM is a soothing picture book featuring charming illustrations alongside minimal text. This title by Joanna Rowland explores the power of friendship and the notion that we are never alone.

“And when the storm passes, we’ll go outside and find a rainbow, arcing all the way across the sky. But most of all we’ll find that we were stronger because we stayed with each other.”