A Big Change Happened

A Big Change Happened helps children who are facing a move,
starting a new school, or adjusting to a new family dynamic process
their feelings through the story of Wallace the whale.
Wallace Whale loves his home in the warm blue sea near the green
island where he and Mama sing, eat, sleep, and play. But one day,
Mama tells him about a big change—they’re leaving for a long journey
North! Wallace is worried and has so many questions: What will the
North be like? Will he be okay? As they swim into the unknown, Mama
gently reminds Wallace: Wherever you go, whatever you do, God’s
love follows you.
Counselor Darby A. Strickland uses the story of Wallace along with
Psalm 139 to help parents and caregivers walk with children through
big changes and the questions that come with those changes. A
special section at the end of the book helps parents and caregivers
guide their children through accepting their new situation and uses
biblical truths to reassure children that God’s love never changes.
• The third book in the Comfort for Children in Hard Times series,
addressing difficult experiences that children commonly face and
offering gospel hope and help.
• Children ages four to seven will be drawn to the bright and
beautiful underwater world created Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell