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When I Pray for You Hardcover – February 19, 2019
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From the author of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers.
With lyricism, whimsy, and heartfelt emotion, Matthew Paul Turner reveals the tender emotions connected with watching a beloved child grow up and experience the world. Paired with Kimberley Barnes's vivid and playful illustrations, When I Pray for You is a beautifully affirming book, in which children and parents will see their own stories come to life.
When I Pray for You celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children, and shares with the little ones how much care and concern a loved one feels for them.
This is a book you will read to your child again and again. Perfect for any occasion, as well as for milestones including baby showers, birthdays, and graduations.
From the moment I saw you,
I started to pray.
Big prayers and small ones
I have sent God's way.
I prayed you felt safe,
full of joy and content.
When I whispered "I love you,"
you knew what I meant.
- Print length48 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Dimensions8.7 x 0.3 x 8.7 inches
- PublisherConvergent Books
- Publication dateFebruary 19, 2019
- ISBN-10052565058X
- ISBN-13978-0525650584
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A mother with wide, emerald eyes cradles her blanketed infant: “from the moment I saw you,/ I started to pray./ Big prayers and small ones/ I have sent God’s way.” As the child grows from a baby to a girl, the mother is encouraging yet watchful: “I pray you grow strong, have passion and fight./ And stand up for what’s good with all of your might.” Barnes’s ebullient artwork shows the child at a pool party, reading to her peers in a book nook, and playing in a band. A final spread shows that the child has not yet grown up; instead, the mother holds her baby on a hilltop under a gentle sky, projecting a life to come. New moms will welcome the wistful tone and scenes of a child’s joyful discoveries. Ages 3–7. (Feb.)
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In this cheerful, reflective rhyming children’s picture book, author Matthew Paul Turner shares a parent’s prayer for a child to grow up in the love and light of God: “I pray you love well.\ That the light in you swells.\ That the story God writes is the one that you tell.” The parent prays for the child’s joys, achievements, fears, and dreams, reminding the child, “When I pray for you, I imagine God’s view\ And pray all that God sees comes alive inside you.” Turner’s hopeful, encouraging poetry is complemented by illustrator Kimberley Barnes’s pictures of vivacious, ethnically diverse characters and bright, buoyant settings of home, playground, nature, and more. When I Pray for You would make an excellent gift to parents of newborns and to children at the time of their baptism. (WaterBrook, 2019)
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UK-based illustrator, Kimberly Barnes, has worked with top clients such as Little Tiger, Top That Publishing, Igloo, and Macmillan Education. Her love of drawing began at a young age and fostered into a career in illustration, specializing in children's illustration. She enjoys the regular cup of tea and isn't partial to the odd biscuit or two.
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Big prayers and small ones I have sent God's way.
I prayed as I held you when you sat in my lap.
I prayed while we rocked, as you peacefully napped.
Product details
- Publisher : Convergent Books (February 19, 2019)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 052565058X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0525650584
- Reading age : 1 - 5 years, from customers
- Grade level : Preschool - 2
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.7 x 0.3 x 8.7 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Matthew Paul Turner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Is God Like? as well as When God Made You and When I Pray for You. When the father of three isn’t writing books, he’s photographing interesting people and places, practicing wood carving, and watching his children play soccer. Visit his website at matthewpaulturner.com.
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Customers find the book sweet and special. They appreciate the beautiful illustrations and colorful design. The storyline is relatable for children and parents. The message is life-affirming and specific, reminding readers of prayers they can pray for their children. Readers praise the writing quality as lyrical and stunning. It makes a great baby shower gift or enduring card for special occasions.
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Customers enjoy the book's sweetness. They find the content touching and suitable for storytime. The message is praised as positive and treasured.
"...It's kindness all around. The illustrations are well made and the colors are the right amount for the whole story vibe...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the book's illustrations. They find the pictures detailed, colorful, and entertaining. The illustrations weave diversity throughout the story. Readers appreciate the author's inclusion of life lessons and descriptive language.
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"...I love the wording and cute illustrations. It is a +++ for me. Highly recommended for new moms, birthday gifts, special occasions...." Read more
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Customers recommend this book for children and parents. They find the story relatable and meaningful for kids of all ages and stages of development. The book is a wonderful way to teach children to be thoughtful and love while praying for someone. It also touches on parents' hopes and prayers for their kids. The detailed illustrations and colorful pages make it enjoyable for children to study.
"...It's a wonderful way to start teaching them to be thoughtful and how to love while praying for someone. It's kindness all around...." Read more
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"...It is a +++ for me. Highly recommended for new moms, birthday gifts, special occasions...." Read more
"Great quality book and even greater message for your kids ! I bought this book originally when my daughter was born...." Read more
Customers appreciate the writing quality and cute illustrations of the book. They find the lyrical phrasing stunning, capturing the essence of a parent's hopes and dreams. The pictures and rhyming grab the attention of the reader, and the content grabs their heart. Readers say it's hard to read it without crying, and it's a pleasure to read.
"This book is so beautifully written, I nearly teared up the first time I read. I highly recommend it for children." Read more
"I bought this for a friend to read to her children. I love the wording and cute illustrations. It is a +++ for me...." Read more
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Customers find the book's message encouraging and heartwarming. They appreciate the prayers for their children and the positive messages conveyed in it. The book teaches Biblical truths through poetic writing, showing God's love and trustworthiness. Readers recommend it as a meaningful gift.
"...way to start teaching them to be thoughtful and how to love while praying for someone. It's kindness all around...." Read more
"...We are also so happy to see him learning about kindness through this book. This book is simply amazing!" Read more
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"...It’s a longer read so be ready for a good story time, but the message is very sweet and great for parents and kids to connect on a special level...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's value as a gift. They find it an excellent choice for baby showers, birthdays, and special occasions like Valentine's Day or Easter. The message is uplifting and the book is durable.
"...Highly recommended for new moms, birthday gifts, special occasions. Toddlers, preschoolers, or any age will enjoy this adorable book." Read more
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"It arrived as advised it would and will be incredible gifts for ALL of my grandchildren ❤️" Read more
"...It's also an excellent gift for a baby shower for expecting parents to read when their little one arrives, or to be included with a Baptism gift...." Read more
Customers find the book emotional and touching. They appreciate the lyrical and beautiful words and illustrations. The author captures precious moments of prayer in the book.
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Customers have mixed opinions about the illustrations. Some find them cute and diverse, with kids of all shapes, colors, and abilities depicted. Others feel the book is geared towards girls and contains only girls on most pages, though there are some boys included.
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"...Side note: I'm a little bummed that all the illustrations are of girls and there are very few of boys but it doesn't effect the quality at all." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024I was looking for books for my daughter who's a couple months old. Bought this book based on the title it's self. It's a wonderful way to start teaching them to be thoughtful and how to love while praying for someone. It's kindness all around. The illustrations are well made and the colors are the right amount for the whole story vibe. I will keep reading this book to her, for years to come. I recommend this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024This book is so beautifully written, I nearly teared up the first time I read. I highly recommend it for children.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024Our son (4 year old) simple adores this book. We are also so happy to see him learning about kindness through this book. This book is simply amazing!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024I bought this for a friend to read to her children. I love the wording and cute illustrations. It is a +++ for me. Highly recommended for new moms, birthday gifts, special occasions. Toddlers, preschoolers, or any age will enjoy this adorable book.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024I’ve been reading a book to my kids almost every night since I found out I was pregnant with my first born, oldest is 8 now! I Love these faith centered kids books! Great for night night stories! Kids absorb so much and I cherish our evening ritual of reading my boys a book. Love when I find a book that infuses Jesus into the story!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024Beautiful! Hard to read it without crying 🥲Highly recommend!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024I have a book collection for my future grandchild - after looking through this book, I'm so glad I added it to my library. Beautifully illustrated lessons for life.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024Great quality book and even greater message for your kids ! I bought this book originally when my daughter was born. Since I have bought it over and over as a gift. It’s a longer read so be ready for a good story time, but the message is very sweet and great for parents and kids to connect on a special level. I added a special message to my daughter on the inside cover that we could read before the book which makes it more special for her. Overall, It’s become one of our favorite family reads!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids and the family !Great quality book and even greater message for your kids ! I bought this book originally when my daughter was born. Since I have bought it over and over as a gift. It’s a longer read so be ready for a good story time, but the message is very sweet and great for parents and kids to connect on a special level. I added a special message to my daughter on the inside cover that we could read before the book which makes it more special for her. Overall, It’s become one of our favorite family reads!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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Ákila ArcanjoReviewed in Brazil on February 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Um livrinho com mensagem e ilustrações maravilhosas; fiquei emocionada na primeira vez que o li. Excelente mensagem para as crianças, direcionando-as para aquilo que mais importa nessa vida passageira.
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Love the book! Delivery was great.
- NemeReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful tale with colourful drawings that brings prayer to life
I have bought this product for my daughter to talk about the power of prayer and how it applies to all that we do. Love the variety of emotions and rhythms that come through the tale as the mother talks about the importance of prayer for her child’s key moments
- VinitaReviewed in Canada on July 10, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read
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- MaggieReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply beautiful
I bought this for my granddaughters christening as a gift and it is absolutely gorgeous. The words and sentiments are just perfect. I can’t wait till she older and can understand what I’m reading to her.