Near: Psalm 139

By Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago

From the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, comes an uplifting new message for children. Inspired by Psalm 139—which begins, “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me”—the lyrical text reminds little ones that God is with them anywhere they go in God’s wide world.

God is my Father who made everything.
And I am a little explorer of the wide world.
He is near me
And he protects me.
He sees me
And he knows me.
He is strong
And he looks after me. He is with me—always!

An inspirational, Bible-based board book, Near:

• is written by Sally Lloyd-Jones, the bestselling author of The Jesus Storybook Bible
• presents lyrical text inspired by Psalm 139
• delivers a reassuring message that calms kids’ nerves, soothes their anxieties, and eases their fears
• features a soft padded format that is a perfect fit for little hands
• is a great gift for a new baby, First Communion, Christmas or birthday

The board book offers a soft, padded format, a perfect fit for little hands.

Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books in the series inspired by The Jesus Storybook Bible:

• Loved: The Lord’s Prayer
• Found: Psalm 23

Near is another resource to invite children to experience God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Jan 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9780310768326

Sally Lloyd-Jones

Sally Lloyd-Jones is an award-winning New York Times bestselling writer of over 30 books for children. Her books are written for children (although a lot of adults are reading them, too) and include: The Jesus Storybook Bible, an ALA Notable and winner of the Platinum Book Award; Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing, winner of the Association of Christian Publisher’s Adult Devotional Book of the year; and the Christopher Medal winner, Baby Wren and the Great Gift. Sally was born in Africa, educated in England, studied at the Sorbonne, and now lives in New York City. She can be found at sallylloyd-jones.com.

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