Zoe's Time to Shine: When You Want to Hide

Help Your Child Overcome Shame with Zoe’s Time to Shine: When You Want to Hide

Teach your child how to face embarrassment and shine with confidence with Zoe’s Time to Shine: When You Want to Hide, a warm and beautifully illustrated story from the Good News for Little Hearts series. This story helps children understand that Jesus is always with them, even when they feel like hiding.

Features Include:

• Relatable Story:
  Meet Zoe Mouse, who loves to sing but struggles to carry a tune. When she doesn’t get the lead role in the school musical, she hides under her blanket, feeling embarrassed. With Papa’s gentle guidance, Zoe learns that Jesus is her helper and protector, giving her courage to face her friends and shine her light.
• Faith-Filled Lesson:
  Children will discover that shame and embarrassment are normal feelings, but with Jesus, they can find confidence, courage, and joy in being themselves.
• Beautiful Illustrations:
  Joe Hox’s vibrant artwork brings Zoe’s story to life, engaging children in her journey and helping them connect emotionally with the message of God’s love and presence.
• Parent Resource Section:
  Includes biblical guidance and conversation prompts for parents, helping children understand how to turn to Jesus when they feel ashamed or want to hide.
• Back Pocket Bible Verses:
  A tear-out page of Scripture helps children remember God’s promises and encourages them to rely on His strength and love in challenging moments.

Perfect For:

• Children Ages 4–7: A gentle introduction to handling embarrassment, shame, and fear of others’ opinions.
• Family Reading Time: Encourages grace-filled discussions about courage, confidence, and God’s protection.
• Christian Schools & Sunday Programs: A practical resource for teaching children to trust Jesus and shine in everyday situations.

About the Series:
The Good News for Little Hearts series brings gospel hope and biblical wisdom to families through beautifully illustrated stories. Each book follows an animal family facing real-life challenges, helping children see how Jesus meets us in our everyday struggles.

Illustrated by Joe Hox, Zoe’s Time to Shine: When You Want to Hide is a thoughtful, faith-filled story that will be treasured by children, families, and educators alike.