Book Details:
- Author: Juliet David, illustrations by Helen Prole
- Category: Children’s Books
- Publisher: Candle Books (2008) [distributed in the US by Kregel]
- Binding: Deluxe Hardcover
- Page count: 128
- ISBN#: 0825472016
Recommendation:
- Review Date: 02/10/09 by Bob Hayton
- Rating: Recommended
Review:
There are many books for toddlers these days. Few are designed to teach them how to pray. Candle Prayers for Toddlers collects a wide assortment of prayers arranged by topic, and geared for tiny hearts. Topics include: Good Morning, Meal-times, Prayer time, Today, Me, Myself and I, All the People I love, Sorry, All things bright and beautiful, Extra-special days, Thank-you, Sweet Dreams, and While we Sleep.
With beautiful, eye catching illustrations, the simple message of this book comes through. Even a toddler, going about his or her daily life, can pray to God about everything.
Thanks for food and friends, for the day’s fun. Prayers for help and protection at day’s end. Prayers that rhyme, prayers that sing; and prayers borrowed from historical figures of ages past. This book has them all.
Some of the prayers may seem so simple they are trite. But the goal of the book is to introduce the concept of prayer to tiny minds and hearts. Whether your young one memorizes some of these prayers, or just hears them read so often they become part of the child, he or she is sure to benefit from this book. The diligent parent can use it to teach off the page, encouraging their toddler to see how prayer can be a part of each activity in life.
Aiming to direct the hearts of children to their Lord is a laudable goal. Juliet David and Helen Prole succeed in offering us a simple, fun, light-hearted book that can be a valuable tool in a Christian parent’s arsenal.
Author Info:
Juliet David has written many children’s stories and Bible activity books. Her other interests include painting, music, and travel to Israel and other Bible lands. This experienced author lives in London with her family.
Helen Prole graduated from Manchester Polytechnic with a degree in Educational Media Design. After graduating, she was the in-house designer for Egmont Books in Manchester before becoming a freelance illustrator.
Disclaimer:
This book was provided by Kregel Publications for review. The reviewer was under no obligation to offer a favorable review.
Additional Resources:
- Book Excerpt: Available here
- Other Book Reviews: Available here
- Purchase Links: Amazon.com and Kregel Publications (also a 2 volume set with the Candle Bible for Toddlers is available)
- Author’s Website: Here
- PDF Copy: Download a PDF copy of this review
