Flashlight Night: An Adventure in Trusting God

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In her first picture book, New York Times bestselling author and mother of three Elisabeth Hasselbeck reminds us that little hearts can be anxious too—and that God is always listening to their prayers.

Flashlight Night is narrated by a boy whose parents have used chalkboard paint to create a wall where he and his siblings can write out all their fears, cares, and concerns: Will I learn to blow a bubble? Tie my shoes? Stay out of trouble? Be the friend they choose?

The boy shares the wall with a friend, who records her own prayers. Later, they visit the chalkboard wall at dusk with a flashlight. The boy's mom shines the light on some prayers and turns it off at other times, pointing out that their prayers (and the children's faith) are still there, even in the dark, and that God hears every request.

Mom says, "Sometimes we see God's yes,
and other times we don't.
But just because it hasn't happened,
doesn't mean it won't.

"Even when it's dark and dim
and when we cannot see,
let's choose to place our trust in God.
He's close to you and me."

Elisabeth Hasselbeck is an Emmy Award-winning former talk show host and New York Times best-selling author of The G-Free Diet and Deliciously G-Free. Elisabeth is a busy mother of three and is married to ESPN/NFL correspondent and former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck.

Julia Seal graduated with a degree in graphic design and illustration. After working in the greeting card industry and getting covered in glitter every day, she moved on to her dream job illustrating children's books. She now lives in a small village near Bath with her husband and two children, surrounded by books and inspiration.