Volume VIII · New Stories for Difficult Times
The Sirens and the Prayer in the Basement
One morning, loud sirens sounded in Sophia's city. She covered her ears. Mum took her hand, and they went with their neighbours to shelter in the building's basement. Father Andrew, who lived there, said, 'Let us pray together.'
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.