God Cares for Me: Helping Children Trust God and Love Others When Sick

“Sickness can be confusing for anyone, but especially for a child. Where can we turn for wisdom in helping children, and those who love them, through such a time? We might wish to turn to a skilled doctor or to an imaginative storyteller or to a trusted church leader. In Scott James, we have all three. This book reassures and strengthens, not with artificial positivity, but with a compelling story of genuine hope that can be grasped by children and grown-ups alike.”

“Here is the heart of a father, pastor, and experienced doctor brought to bear on the heart of a fearful child. I can’t envision a Christian family with young kids who shouldn’t own this book and regularly rehearse its truths.”

“The coronavirus has swept through our world, and with it comes uncertainty, great fear, and confusion for everyone. For kids, it may be disorienting. Scott has provided a helpful book to read to your child who may fall ill with any sickness during this time, giving us the words to say at the right time. You'll too be reminded, ‘Do not fear, Jesus is near.’”

“Sickness is a part of our fallen world. For children, this reality can be especially unsettling. In this gentle volume, your kids will learn of the Lord’s love and care and his desire for us to take care of others.”

“We’re in a time when sickness looms large everywhere, at the grocery store, at the local school, and even at our local church. Kids can be a bit overwhelmed by all the news, the chatter they overhear, the masks and the quarantining. Scott's book is a great resource to help parents talk to their kids about staying well, loving others well, and trusting God in uncertain times. This is a timely resource!”

“If you are someone who reads to kids, I promise there will be times when this will be the perfect book to pull down off the shelf. A doctor writing a beautifully illustrated message to kids about how God cares for them when they’re not feeling well? So many good things come together in this wonderful book. Get it and keep it handy.”

“Getting sick is hard for kids (and their parents!). And it's this unknown that can bring so many fears to the surface. Scott James has written a book that we can read with our children in the easy times and in the scary ones, showing them that Jesus is with us and that we can run to him when we're afraid. We love this book and will be reading it over and over again!”

“Dr. James’s knowledge as a physician and his ability to effectively communicate as a writer make for an effective and approachable book. Given our tendency towards spiritual amnesia, we cannot hear enough about the Father’s care for his children and his purposes in shepherding his children through suffering.”

“God Cares for Me takes the ordinary experience of going to the doctor and turns it into an opportunity to help children stand on the extraordinary promises of God. What I love about this book is that it goes a step further than most books for children by considering not only God’s love for the child, but his call to love our neighbors.”

“As a pediatrician and a great dad, Scott James is very familiar with all sides of a sick visit to the doctor. I’m grateful for Dr. James’s care as a physician and now for his care for families through the written word in this bright and helpful book, God Cares for Me.”

“As a parent, I know how hard it can be to communicate the sacrifices we make to keep others from getting sick during a crisis like a pandemic. Thankfully this book helps parents walk their kids through this topic with colorful illustrations and words that relate to every child. Most of all, this book communicates the truth that the Great Physician is near to those who suffer. I highly encourage parents, teachers and anyone who works with children to get this book!”