Prayer for a Child
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1944

Prayer for a Child

Written by Rachel Field · Illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones

A timeless prayer celebrates love, family, and faith, offering gentle protection to children worldwide.

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32 pages· NP0L
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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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780027351903

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