All Will Be Well
Learning to Trust God's Love
by Lacy Finn Borgo
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Pub Date Oct 04 2022 | Archive Date Nov 03 2022
InterVarsity Press | IVP Kids
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Description
Help Children Navigate Loss and Grief
"Then when you don't see me anymore, I will be where God is," said Mima, "because God loves you and God loves me, 'All will be well, all will be well, everything will be well.'"
Mima is very sick, and just thinking about it makes Julian very sad and very angry. Julian is worried about Mima and wonders if God can hear her or if God cares. So Mima teaches Julian that God loves us and that God can be trusted—even when we are sad or angry.
Help young hearts explore life’s toughest questions with All Will Be Well, a tender and beautifully illustrated book that brings the wisdom of Julian of Norwich to life for children.
This moving story follows a young girl named Julian as she navigates the sadness and uncertainty of her grandmother’s illness. Through heartfelt conversations with her Mima, Julian begins to discover the comforting truth that God’s constant love allows us to trust Him, even in times of grief.
Designed to address sensitive subjects like death and loss, this book equips parents and caregivers with theological insight that is both generous and gentle enough to hold children's questions. Julian of Norwich’s timeless teachings are thoughtfully woven throughout the narrative, helping children to process their emotions, ask thoughtful questions, and find peace in God’s loving care.
All Will Be Well Features:
- Tackling Big Questions: This book is written to help children understand grief and loss through the lens of God’s unconditional love.
- Heartfelt Storytelling: This book introduces Julian of Norwich’s inspiring teachings, drawn from her own suffering, in an age-appropriate way.
- Meaningful Conversations: A special note to adults offers guidance for conversations, making this book an invaluable resource for Christian parents, grandparents, and others who care for children.
Help children to explore themes of love, trust, and hope through this gentle, faith-filled story. With All Will Be Well, families can share meaningful moments together while learning to lean into God’s love.
Advance Praise
"In her beloved book Spiritual Conversations with Children, Lacy Finn Borgo tells us about placing a small round stone in a child's hand as a reminder that God is present and loves them no matter what happens. This tangible reminder comes to life through the falling of a hazelnut in the pages of this beautifully written book for children. The story of All Will Be Well moves us from the impending death of a beloved grandmother to gracefully engaging the wisdom of a great saint of our Christian heritage, Julian of Norwich, whose wisdom and legacy move throughout the pages in a tangible connection of love and hope. 'She rolled the hazelnut around in her hand and remembered that God loved her.'"
-Trevecca Okholm, author of The Grandparenting Effect: Bridging Generations One Story at a Time
"Lacy Finn Borgo's love for children and the things that trouble them shows forth beautifully in this comforting story that weaves the cares and sadness of a contemporary girl, Julian, with the life of ancient Julian of Norwich. The comfort of God comes through clearly as modern Julian realizes that 'all will be well.' Rebecca Evans's attractive illustrations depict the story line in a way that helps children grasp the truth Borgo is communicating."
-Scottie May, coauthor of Listening to Children on the Spiritual Journey and associate professor of Christian formation and ministry emerita, Wheaton College
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781514002483 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
Featured Reviews
P Susan W, Reviewer
A Christian view of death is given in All Will Be Well by Lacy Finn Borgo. This lovely fall setting story follows Julian and her sick grandmother in the last days before she passes away. Of course, it is the hope that she will get well but that does not always happen in this life so the story is authentic and realistic. Reading the book with my first grade granddaughter I could see that she had the same questions that Julian had. It opened the way for further discussion which I would recommend.
My granddaughter gave the book 4 Stars probably because Julian’s grandmother didn’t get well. Her favorite part was the lesson on God always loves each of us. Death is inevitable but we still find it difficult to talk about with others. I loved how Julian’s grandmother did just that in such a gracious and open way. For that reason this book received 5 stars from me. So rounding it out is 4.5 Stars from us.
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