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A Child's First Book of Prayers
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This delightful collection may captivate young ones and parents looking for a way to introduce the comforting practice of prayer to their child's daily routine. It's perfect for those who appreciate gentle, thoughtful reflections and wish to share moments of calm and connection with their children.
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See moreA new selection of prayers especially suitable for younger children in a child-sized format
Made to help a child's first steps in the Church, this book of prayers will give them the words to help them pray.
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150 simple and sincere prayers for a child to treasure.
Beautifully illustrated by Allison Jay, A Child's First Book of Prayers contains prayers specially written and selected for children up to age 8, making the book an ideal gift for religious occasions, from a baby's baptism to a child's first communion.
This collection of prayers will support children through sad and joyful times, help them to pray about their everyday activities throughout the year, and includes prayers from the Bible. There are prayers to be said first thing in the morning, out and about during the day, and at bedtime in the evening. These simple but memorable prayers offer comfort and peace, and thoughtfulness about the world, animals, family and friends, and themselves.
This much-loved prayer book has been a beautiful and treasured gift for generations of children for more than twenty years.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780745944746
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 July 2002
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Lion Children's Books
Edition: New edition
Illustration: Illustrations, colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alison Jay
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 145.0mm
Height: 170.0mm
Weight: 464g
Pages: 224
About the Author
LOIS ROCK is mother of three children and an experienced helper in church children's groups. Amongst her many books for children are The Lord's Prayer for Children, The Ten Commandments for Children and Festivals of the Christian Year. ALISON JAY is a well-established illustrator whose major books include The Lion Treasury of Children's Prayers and Brian Patten's Emma's Doll (Penguin).
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