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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1944
Prayer for a Child
By Rachel Field, Elizabeth Orton Jones (Illustrator)
A timeless prayer celebrates love, family, and faith, offering gentle protection to children worldwide.
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In this Caldecott Medal-winning classic, a heartfelt prayer unfolds, embracing the love of family and the gentle protection of God. As it blesses the simple joys of life, it speaks to children everywhere, reminding us of the universal hope and faith that bind us all. This illustrated prayer invites readers to cherish the familiar and find comfort in the warmth of love and security. What responsibilities do we hold in preserving these tender hopes for future generations? Discover the enduring message that has touched hearts since 1941.
From the publisher
This is a prayer written for one little girl, but it is a prayer for boys and girls all over the world. It is full of the intimate gentleness for familiar things, the love of friends and family, and the kindly protection of God. It carries a universal appeal for all ages and races, and brings to our hearts and minds the deep responsibility of preserving for all times the faith and hopes of little children.
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At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NPL
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~0.1
- F&P level
- ~A
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 1968
- First published
- January 1, 1944
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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