Title: When I Feel Down: Jonah and Other Stories (God Cares Series)
Author: Debbie Duncan
Publisher: Lion Hudson Limited
Publication Date: 17 April 2020
Format: Paperback
Pages: 58
Approximate Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 cm
Recommended Age Range: 4–7 years (younger readers, early primary)
ISBN: 9781781283776
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, even for Bible heroes. In When I Feel Down: Jonah and Other Stories, Debbie Duncan retells the story of Jonah in a way that helps children understand emotions like sadness, frustration, and the desire to hide away. With gentle storytelling and biblical truth, this book reassures young readers that God always cares, listens, and never gives up on us. It’s a comforting resource for children learning to talk about their feelings and trust God’s presence in every situation.
Other Books in the God Cares series:
Debbie Duncan’s God Cares series explores emotions through Bible stories, helping children connect faith with feelings:
When I Feel Down: Jonah and Other Stories
When I Feel Scared: Moses and Other Stories
When I Feel Angry: David and Other Stories
When I Feel Sad: Elijah and Other Stories
Each title uses a biblical character’s journey to help children understand emotions and discover God’s care in every circumstance
When I Feel Down: Jonah and Other Stories
Highlights & Benefits
Biblical storytelling that connects Jonah’s emotions to children’s everyday experiences.
Faith-based reassurance that God cares when we feel sad, anxious, or overwhelmed.
Encourages children to talk to trusted adults about their feelings.
Part of the God Cares series, which integrates emotional wellness with scripture.
Accessible language and illustrations make it engaging for young readers.
Helps children build a foundation of spiritual resilience and emotional awareness.