First Prayers for Children Book Review – My First Book of
Prayers by Claire Freedman Reviewed by Lisa M. Hendey
If you’re looking for a great gift for a young child in your
life, take a look at My First Book of Prayers (Kregel Kidzone,
November 2004, hardcover, 32 pages) by author Claire Freedman.
This book, aimed at children ages four through eight, features
prayers for just about every occasion a child could encounter at
home or school. The prayers are written in contemporary
language, underscoring the fact that prayer is indeed a true
conversation with God.
Each page of this book features one to three prayers,
interspersed with adorable illustrations by Alison Atkins,
showing children and their families in a variety of situations.
Atkins bright artwork is a lovely compliment to the upbeat and
positive tone of this book. Prayers for people in need, for
pets, for saying thanks or sorry, and much more are included.
The book’s inside cover features a lovely dedication page where
the giver of the book can inscribe the name of the recipient and
the date of the occasion. However, waiting for a special
occasion to give this book to a beloved child would be a mistake
– any day is a great day to give the gift of prayer!
For additional information on My First Book of Prayers visit
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0825472962/digitalcropper-
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Lisa M. Hendey is a mother of two sons, webmaster of numerous
web sites, including http://www.catholicmom.com and
http://www.christiancoloring.com, and an avid reader. Visit her
at http://www.lisahendey.com
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