A World Of Prayers [Hardcover]

Jeremy Brooks (Author), Elena Gomez (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

A good prayer makes you think, and it may even make you laugh! These prayers have been collected from every corner of the world and though the words may differ from country to country, the same universal themes of love, forgiveness, and hope run through them all. There are prayers for night and day, graces for mealtimes, and blessings too. Beautiful illustrations help to make this a perfect first prayer book for young children.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. Prayer seems to come more easily to children, who are not as hung-up on the formalities of talking with God as grownups can be. So goes the philosophy of Brooks, who here gathers children's prayers from around the globe. He arranges numerous entries into thematic sections such as "Mealtime Graces" and "Prayers for Nighttime," offering a brief introduction to each category. Throughout, Gomez's textured, mixed-media artwork introduces imagery from different countries and cultures, as well as such universally recognizable objects as fruit, bread, moon and stars. The stylized design often rolls the art across a spread, offering varying perspectives. A prayer from India about a hen protecting its chicks under its wings is accompanied by a memorable painting of a large white hen shielding two sleeping children, while bold red tail feathers depict Indian motifs. This accessible anthology celebrates such common themes of prayer as love and gratitude, and also the diverse ways they are expressed. All ages. (Jan.)
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From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4–A collection of 26 prayers assembled under the headings, Prayers for the Morning, Mealtime Graces, Prayers for Nighttime, and Blessings. A brief introduction and comments at the beginning of each chapter reflect on the place of prayer in our lives. Written in simple, easy-to-read language, the entreaties are recited by children in a variety of lands. From a prayer of thanksgiving, Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest/And let these gifts to us be blessed (Germany), to a request for strength and guidance (Israel), to O God,/Help me never to judge another/Until I have walked two weeks in his moccasins (Native American, Sioux), each selection addresses universal issues and emotions. Dreamlike, decorative paintings that reflect the various cultures greatly enhance the selections and emphasize the books message of inclusiveness. Although such compilations as Lois Rocks My Very First Prayers (2003) and Rebecca Winters Prayers for Children (2005, both Good Bks) are more comprehensive, this offering is a fine addition.–Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (February 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802852858
• ISBN-13: 978-0802852854
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 11.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,208,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift for religious education teachers, January 3, 2007

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I found the book to be great for inter-faith families and for families who have not established a prayer tradition. The prayers in this book help children understand that prayers to do not have to be wordy or somber, just something from the heart. The book makes an excellent present for religious enducation teachers and leaders.