Chapter 11

Samuel grew old and wise and guided the people of Israel.

Then the people decided they wanted a king, like the other

nations around them. God chose a man named Saul to become

king. Saul was a good leader, but he disobeyed God, so God

selected a new king-David, the youngest son of a man named

Jesse.

No one else saw what God saw. David’s father saw his

baby boy. David’s brothers saw a younger sibling. The

townspeople saw an insignificant shepherd. But God saw a

king.

David was a good-hearted boy who took care of his

father’s sheep. He was kind to the lambs and loved them.

David also loved singing and playing his harp. But more than

anything, David loved God.

One day, David’s father sent him with bread and cheese to

his brothers, who were fighting in King Saul’s army. The

shepherd boy delivered the food to his brothers and began to

talk to the troops. “How is the battle going?” he asked.

“Not so good,” answered the soldiers. “Our enemy has a

giant named Goliath on their side-look at him over there on that

hill. He’s going to kill us all!”

David looked at Goliath. Bigger than big, thought the boy.

But Goliath’s size did not bother David. He marched up to

King Saul and volunteered to fight.

“You?” The king laughed. “Is this a joke?”

David spoke up. “I have killed a lion and a bear all by

myself! The Lord who rescued me from the lion and bear will

save me from Goliath!”

King Saul replied, “Well, all right. Go ahead and try.” He

gave David armor and a helmet, but they were too big for the

boy. “All I need is my sling,” David said.

David stopped at a stream to gather five smooth stones.

Goliath laughed at the sight of the small boy. But David wasn’t

afraid. He put a stone in his sling and whirled it at the giant.

The stone clobbered Goliath right in the head.

The enormous Philistine toppled to the ground.

The Israelites cheered for the little warrior. David won the

battle!

In today's world, it's essential to include disclaimers in children's stories. Disclaimers help to clarify the purpose of the story and protect both the author and publisher from any legal liability. Disclaimers are an integral part of children's literature, and they can serve multiple purposes.

Firstly, disclaimers can help to manage reader expectations. A disclaimer can inform the reader about the type of content they are about to read. For instance, if a story contains mild language or a scene that may be scary for some children, a disclaimer can prepare the reader for what's to come. It can also help parents to decide if the content is appropriate for their child.

Secondly, disclaimers can help to protect the author and publisher from legal liability. In today's litigious society, it's essential to take steps to minimize legal risks. Disclaimers can help to clarify that the story is a work of fiction and any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. It can also help to clarify that the author and publisher are not responsible for any actions taken by readers based on the content of the story.

In conclusion, including a disclaimer in children's stories is an essential practice for authors and publishers. It helps to manage reader expectations and protect against legal liability. As a parent, it's important to read the disclaimer before allowing your child to read the story and ensure that the content is appropriate for their age and maturity level.