Henry's Big Mistake: When You Feel Guilty (Good News for Little Hearts)

Henry’s Big Mistake is a warm, beautifully illustrated story that helps young children understand guilt and learn how confession and forgiveness bring real peace.

When Henry Hedgehog teases his sister Halle about her new braces, he hurts her feelings and is left with a nagging sense of guilt he cannot make go away. Trying to simply be nicer does not fix what happened, but with help from Mrs. Bixby, Henry learns that God calls us to confess our sin, ask for forgiveness, and make things right with the people we have hurt.

Part of the Good News for Little Hearts series, Henry’s Big Mistake offers grace-based, biblical help for children ages 4–7 as they learn what to do when they feel guilty. Edited by Lauren Whitman and illustrated by Joe Hox, the book includes a parent help page and tear-out Bible verses, equipping families, teachers, and counselors for meaningful conversations about sin, forgiveness, and living by faith in everyday life.

Relatable story about guilt and forgiveness for children learning what to do after they hurt someone. Gentle read-aloud for ages 4–7 with vivid illustrations and a clear, gospel-centered message. Includes parent help and tear-out Bible verses for follow-up conversations about confession, forgiveness, and making things right.