What's at the library about Prayer?

Fredericktown Community Library Prayer/ Scriptures book list:

The Prayer of Jabez for Kids by Bruce Wilkinson

This book brings snapshots of key biblical characters who lived big for God; for 8-12 year olds

*Give me Grace / Cynthia Rylant

Follow the days of the week in this colorful, rhyming book. Each day says a new prayer. (up through PS/K)

Prayer for a child / by Rachel Field

An illustrated bedtime prayer which gives thanks for the many aspects of a child's world. This is a Caldecott Medal book and pictures make you feel like you stepped back in time fifty years. (up through PS/K)

Home sweet home / by Jean Marzollo

Full, colorful illustrations and simple rhyming text ask blessings on everything on earth, from ant to tree, stream to whale, and also on moonbeams and stars. (up through PS/K)

Prayers to know by Heart / Lois Rock

13 various simple prayers in rhyming text. (PS-1)

*Love Is… / adapted by Wendy Anderson Halperin

This is a wonderful book for family interaction based on the love chapter 1Corinthians 13. Much to look at and think about. Good for many ages. (Ps on up)

A child's good night prayer / by Grace Maccarone

Bedtime Prayers (up through PS/K)

*My book of thanks / by B.G. Hennessy

This book is a “thank-you” and “help me to be” prayer. (up through PS/K)

*The Circle of Days / adapted by Reeve Lindbergh

This poem (prayer) has been adapted from a 13^th century hymn written by Saint Francis of Assisi. It reminds us to pause and wonder at and to give thanks for the beauty of our world. The collaged paintings are wonderful!

I wonder-- did Jesus have a pet lamb? / Janette Oke

*All God’s Children a book of Prayers selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins

Twenty-two prayers, well-known and new, bless this collection that celebrates the loving relationship between God and all His children. (primary)

*I wanted to know all about God / by Virginia L. Kroll

Simple text - A book about wondering and discovering what God is like. Full, colorful illustrations. (up to age 8)

Veggie Tales very silly songs [videorecording] : VeggieTales very first sing-along video.

Sing yourself silly with Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and all their veggie buddies. A collection of favorite tunes from the #1 selling Christian video series.

*Make a joyful noise! / by Carolyn Haywood

Bible verses all based around 12 life issues have been compiled in a simple format for kids. (2^nd grade and up)

*Granddad's prayers of the earth / Douglas Wood

Because Granddad has explained how all things in the natural world pray and make a gift to the beauty of life, his grandson is comforted when Granddad dies. This draws parallels with things in nature and forms of prayer. (1^st grade and up)

The parables of Jesus / retold from the Bible and illustrated by Tomie dePaola.

An illustrated retelling of seventeen parables used by Jesus Christ in his teachings. (primary/intermediate school)

The miracles of Jesus / retold from the Bible and illustrated by Tomie dePaola.

Recounts the miracles performed by Jesus such as His calming of a storm, walking on water, and raising the dead to life. (primary/intermediate)

*A child's book of prayer in art / Wendy Beckett.

Prayer book and devotions. Art Appreciation. Take a picture per day and use for discussion. Words in red are a prayer.

(3^rd& 4^th and up)

*Parables : stories Jesus told / Mary Hoffman

Introduces and retells eight of the parables told by Jesus. Take one daily and discuss. (school-age and up)

*Miracles : wonders Jesus worked / Mary Hoffman
One to two page stories of nine miracles that Jesus worked. Great illustrations. This book lends itself to a story per day. Biblical references are in the back (school-age and up)

Miracle of Jesus [videorecording] / Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc.

This is one in a series of Bible Story videos available at the library.

The glorious impossible / Madeleine L'Engle

Describes the life of Jesus Christ and presents twenty-four paintings showing scenes from the life of Christ by the fourteenth-century Italian artist Giotto. (intermediate school on up)

Could someone wake me up before I drool on the desk? / Kevin Johnson.

Includes forty-five devotional readings that offers advice on dealing with school, peer pressures, friendships, being true to your beliefs, and more. (jr. hi / early teen)

*I'm your child, God : prayers for our children // by Marian Wright Edelman

A collection of contemporary multicultural prayers, written for this book and intended to provide strong inner anchors and spiritual grounding. …a resource for parents with examples of all kinds of prayers – done by themes. It is “soul food”.