Now I'm Found [9781400249985]

Overview

What if getting lost is how you discover you were never alone? This gentle but fun cowboy picture book by New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen helps any child who's ever wondered Do I belong? Am I enough? navigate big feelings like worry, fear, and self-doubt while reminding them they are fully known, loved, and never out of God's sight.

Little Cal has been waiting for this day—his first cattle drive in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Surrounded by towering steers and thundering hooves, he is determined to prove he's big enough, strong enough, good enough to belong. But one small misstep turns into a big mistake. And suddenly, Cal is alone. Lost in the noise. Lost in the fear. Lost in the sinking feeling that he messed up, and maybe . . . he's not enough after all.

As Cal searches for his way back, the voices inside him grow louder: You don't belong. You've messed up. No one is coming for you. But what Cal discovers changes everything: Even when he couldn't find his way back, he was never out of sight. Even when he thought he had failed, he was still fully loved.

Perfect for children ages 4 to 8, this picture book . . .

• helps children who struggle with belonging, self-worth, and feeling "not enough";
• offers a faith-based message that kids are always safe, seen, and deeply loved by God;
• gently explores big emotions like worry, fear, failure, and self-doubt;
• creates meaningful read-aloud moments that spark conversations about identity, truth, and God's love; and
• makes a thoughtful gift for baby showers, birthdays, celebrations, or any milestone moment.

With warmth, heart, and a touch of Texas cowboy humor, Now I'm Found reminds children that they don't have to prove themselves to be loved and that, even when they feel lost, the One who loves them is already coming for them.