I Can Pray with Jesus [Paperback]

Debbie Trafton O'Neal (Author), Taia Morley (Author), Nancy Munger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997 | Age Level: 1 and up

In words and pictures common to a young child's experience, I Can Pray with Jesus brings to life each part of the Lord's Prayer and assures children of God's love for them.

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About the Author

Debbie Trafton O'Neal is a popular author of books for children, families, and teachers. She is also a professional teacher and parenting specialist, appearing regularly at conferences and on regional and national television. She lives in Federal Way, Washington, with her husband and three daughters.

Taia Morley is a toy designer and the illustrator of many books for children. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband and four children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080663328X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806633282
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #372,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #91 in Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Jesus

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lord's Prayer for Children, October 26, 2008

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Christine M. Irvin (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Can Pray with Jesus (Paperback)

This book provides a wonderful way to introduce your youngsters to the joys of prayer and the meaning of The Lord's Prayer. As the author says in the beginning of the book, "There is nothing more important than teaching our children that God loves us and is always ready to hear our prayers." The book, as expected, includes a copy of The Lord's Prayer, but it's much more than that. The Lord's Prayer is broken down line-by-line and explained in simple terms that children can understand. For instance, the second line of the prayer, "hallowed be your name," is explained as: "Your name is special, God.Whenever I hear it,I remember how wonderful you are and how much you love me."

The book also includes a section called "The Lord's Prayer with Selected Signs," that shows simple sign language children can do as they recite the Prayer. There are also two short prayers for children, both with sign language instructions. Two songs, with words and music, and a short poem, can be found in the back of the book.

The illustrations, by Taia Morley, that are included with the Lord's Prayer text, are bright and colorful. The sign language instructions are illustrated with black and white sketches, but these pages are brightened up with orange butterflies.

What I like: I liked the whole book. It was much more than I expected, with the added sign language illustrations, songs and poem. The story was written well and the illustrations helped enhance the story line.

Overall Rating: Excellent.

Age Appeal: 3 - 6.

Christine M. Irvin- Christian Children's Book Review