Volume VIII · New Stories for Difficult Times
Sharing the Pantry with the Neighbours
Joanna and her grandmother had a pantry full of jars and flour. One hard winter, the family next door ran out of food after the father lost his job. Grandma said, 'We share what we have.' Joanna took them flour, oil and jam.
The story continues in volume VIII, “New Stories for Difficult Times”: told in full, illustrated, with everything that follows it.
What you'll find in the book about this story
- A short version for little ones (ages 4–7), to read at bedtime in a few minutes.
- The full story for older children, from age 8, with every part of it.
- Questions for family discussion so the story travels from the ears to the heart.
- A short prayer that a child can say on their own.
- A good deed to try together during the week ahead.