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A collection of prayers for every occasion
It's easy to reach out to God when you want something, but what about when you're happy, lonely, or afraid--what do you say then? This thoughtful collection of prayers offers children ways of approaching God in a variety of circumstances. The prayers, each rooted in a Bible story, describe different situations that readers will easily relate to, from life-changing events like mov-ing to a new city to everyday occurrences like winning a game or not being able to sleep.
With bold, inviting illustrations, this book will inspire readers to connect with God in new ways.
Author Notes
Martina Steinkühler is a professor of religious pedagogy at the Protestant College in Berlin. She is also a freelance writer and lecturer, and she often speaks at seminars on Bible study and religious education. She lives with her family in Germany.
Barbara Nascimbeni has illustrated many books for children including Small Brown Dog's Bad Remembering Day , Rude Mule , and What If? (all Macmillan). Barbara lives in Hamburg, Germany. Visit her website at www.barbaranascimbeni.com "
Reviews (2)
Horn Book Review
This book of original prayers, translated from the German, guides discussion with God. Referring to specific Old and New Testament texts, each prayer focuses on a different emotion: fear, sorrow, guilt, amazement, etc. The spare, colorful illustrations mostly refer to biblical times but occasionally show contemporary children. While the book's appropriate audience is somewhat older than its title and picture-book format suggest, it's useful for Christian religious studies and homes. References included. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Christian prayers in everyday language address the common fears, hopes, and worries of children. As young children turn to their parents for help and solace, so too do many turn to God in times of trouble and in gratitude. But what language to use? Does praying help? Steinkhler's collection addresses those questions by pairing concerns of childrenfear of the dark, a grandparent's death, moving, loneliness, sickness, jealousywith passages from the Bible. When a lost pet is found, the prayer is like that of the prodigal son's father. Sibling rivalry? Pray like Mary's sister Martha or Joseph's brothers. But the audience for this is difficult to pin down. Much of the language and issues are aimed at older children than those who are afraid of thunderstorms or desperately want a pet: "Wise King, Bright Light, / I ask for forgiveness." And several are less prayers than one-sided conversations with God: "You'll look the other way, won't you? / When I do this one small thing?... / Even though I know it's not right." The vignette and full-page illustrations vary among biblical scenes and symbolism and more modern ones. The people's faces are expressive though not especially diverse. A table of contents arranged by topic and a list of the referenced Bible verses in the back help readers address specific matters. While children's situations won't always match those presented here, the author has provided a model for how to talk with God. (Picture book/religion. 5-10) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
