The Clam Before the Storm (Download)
In stock
Overview
A reassuring Christian picture book for children ages 3-10 about fear, faith, and trusting God.
When a sudden whoosh surprises Sam Clam, he is sure a terrible storm is on the way. As fear spreads among his friends, they must decide what to do when worry takes over their thoughts.
With gentle humor and colorful underwater characters, this heartwarming story helps children understand that fear is a normal feeling, but it doesn’t have to control us. Through the wisdom of Myrtle Sea Turtle and the truth of God’s Word, young readers learn the importance of prayer, trust, and remembering that God is always in control, even when things feel scary.
Perfect for families, classrooms, and bedtime reading, this faith-filled story encourages children to turn their worries into prayers and find peace knowing God is with them, no matter the storm.
First in the Aquarium Pals series of faith-based picture books and plush toys for ages 3-10.
Product Attachments
A Look Inside
Product Details
| SKU | K779-3 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Leaf Press |
| Title | The Clam Before the Storm |
| Series | Aquarium Pals |
| Contributors | Brandy Mincer |
| Page Count | 32 |
| Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC |
More Information
When your child's imagination turns every unexpected sound into something scary, they need more than platitudes about not worrying; they need biblical truth that teaches them to pray instead of panic.
Sam Clam and the Big Woosh
The Clam Before the Storm addresses the spectrum of uncertainty-inspired fear, from worry all the way to catastrophic thinking.
Happy Sam Clam feels a big woosh behind him and immediately imagines worst case scenario, upsetting his ocean pals with dire warnings of a coming storm. His spiraling continues, getting the entire aquatic community in a tizzy until the elder member Myrtle Sea Turtle provides the perspective the group needs: God is in control and knows your fears. Instead of being afraid, pray.
As it turns out, the whoosh was the helpful scuba man cleaning the glass of their tank, nothing truly frightening. The characters learn that what feels scary can sometimes even be something positive.
Scriptures and Wisdom in this Title
- The key bible passage for The Clam Before the Storm is Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT).
- The wisdom nugget comes from the centenarian Myrtle Sea Turtle, “Storms happen, but storms also go away. They don’t stay forever.”
This book offers a gentle way to discuss fear and faith with young children, helping them understand that even when things seem uncertain, they can find peace through prayer and trust in God.
About the Aquarium Pals Series of Books and Plush Toys
In the Aquarium Pals series of picture books for ages 3-10, a community of coral reef creatures face challenging emotions (fear, jealousy) and sinful tendencies (lying) with biblical wisdom and the love of a caring aquatic family.
Vivid illustrations reinforce the story and give you more to discuss as you enjoy this book together with children.
Adorable plushies (coming soon) bring the characters out of the picture book and into the arms of your children, helping them remember the lessons taught in the stories. Collect all eight: Sam Clam, Fay Ray, Sid Squid, Stella Starfish, Olivia Octopus, Myrtle Sea Turtle, Gail Whale, and Peter Pufferfish.
Coming Soon: Sam Clam Plush Toy
Use the Sam Clam plush toy to reenact the story or imagine new scary scenarios where Sam can practice praying and trusting.