Little Prayers for Ordinary Days (Read-aloud): Read-Along Ebook with Audio Narration
About this ebook
Dear God who made the morning,
Every day, you tell the sun to wake up.
Every day, you come close to us.
Again and again, you love us.
Thank you for this new day.
From the first light of morning to the calming quiet of bedtime, our daily lives are sprinkled with moments to connect with God. Little Prayers for Ordinary Days is a beautifully illustrated collection of short, heartfelt prayers designed for children and their families to bring prayer into these ordinary moments.
Whether it's on the way to school, after seeing a friend, when noticing a bird in the tree, or looking at the stars, this book invites children to recognize God's presence in their everyday surroundings. Each prayer is crafted with child-friendly language and paired with charming illustrations by Liita Forsyth that will enchant readers of all ages.
Key Features:
- Written by Tish Harrison Warren, Flo Paris Oakes, and Katy Bowser Hutson, this book combines thoughtfulness and creativity in every prayer
- Delightful two-color artwork sparks imagination and delight in children and adults alike.
- This book includes a message for parents and caregivers with tips to foster spiritual conversations with children.
This book is a tool for faith formation, perfect for Christian families intentionally incorporating prayer and liturgy into their daily lives. Little Prayers for Ordinary Days offers a meaningful way to help children understand the nearness of God and build a foundation for lifelong faith.
Discover how Little Prayers for Ordinary Days can inspire the children in your life to pray, wonder, and grow. Share the joy of connecting with God in prayer and get your copy today!
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About the author
Tish Harrison Warren is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary and Prayer in the Night. She is a weekly contributing newsletter writer for the New York Times and writes a monthly column for Christianity Today. She is a writer in residence at Resurrection South Austin, a priest in the Anglican Church in North America, and a senior fellow with the Trinity Forum.
Liita Forsyth is an illustrator and teacher. After years as a graphic designer and an art director, Liita opened a makerspace called "The Little Bits Workshop" where kids of all ages learn hand skills, art, and crafts of all kinds. She is also the art teacher for The Field School Chicago.
Flo Paris Oakes is a forming member of the children's band Rain for Roots and has been writing songs for children since 2012. She is the author of a curriculum series for A Rocha called Wild Wonder and the director of children's spiritual formation at St. Mary of Bethany Parish in Nashville, Tennessee.
Katy Bowser Hutson is a forming member of the children's band Rain for Roots. She is the author of Now I Lay Me Down to Fight, a poetry collection chronicling her experience with breast cancer, and a contributing author to It Was Good: Making Music to the Glory of God.
