The Clam Before the Storm

Name: The Clam Before the Storm
Brand: Brandy Mincer & Chad Thompson
SKU: 9780892217793
Price: 12.00 CHF
Availability: InStock

Brandy Mincer & Chad Thompson

SKU: 9780892217793

Hard Cover

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Publisher: New Leaf Press

Release Date: 1 April 2026

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When your child's imagination turns every unexpected sound into something scary, they need more than platitudes about not worrying; they need biblical truth that teaches them to pray instead of panic.

Sam Clam and the Big Woosh

The Clam Before the Storm addresses the spectrum of uncertainty-inspired fear, from worry all the way to catastrophic thinking.

Happy Sam Clam feels a big woosh behind him and immediately imagines worst case scenario, upsetting his ocean pals with dire warnings of a coming storm. His spiraling continues, getting the entire aquatic community in a tizzy until the elder member Myrtle Sea Turtle provides the perspective the group needs: God is in control and knows your fears. Instead of being afraid, pray.

As it turns out, the whoosh was the helpful scuba man cleaning the glass of their tank, nothing truly frightening. The characters learn that what feels scary can sometimes even be something positive.

Scriptures and Wisdom in this Title

The key bible passage for The Clam Before the Storm is Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT).
The wisdom nugget comes from the centenarian Myrtle Sea Turtle, “Storms happen, but storms also go away. They don’t stay forever.”

This book offers a gentle way to discuss fear and faith with young children, helping them understand that even when things seem uncertain, they can find peace through prayer and trust in God.

About the Aquarium Pals Series of Books

In the Aquarium Pals series of picture books for ages 3-10, a community of coral reef creatures face challenging emotions (fear, jealousy) and sinful tendencies (lying) with biblical wisdom and the love of a caring aquatic family.

Vivid illustrations reinforce the story and give you more to discuss as you enjoy this book together with children.

Adorable characters helping children remember the lessons taught in the stories: Sam Clam, Fay Ray, Sid Squid, Stella Starfish, Olivia Octopus, Myrtle Sea Turtle, Gail Whale, and Peter Pufferfish.

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