This Little Prayer of Mine

I love listening to the prayers of children—how innocent and precious they are! As a parent, I hope to teach my children that their prayers are important and that taking time to talk with God is an essential part of life. Of course, children learn by example, and I try to model a life of prayer, but I also appreciate good books that can help my children to understand the importance of a faithful walk with God.

In his new book, This Little Prayer of Mine, Anthony DeStefano uses engaging rhymes to teach children that their prayers are important to God. He also discusses good times to pray: when we are fearful, when we are sad, when we need to make a decision, when we want to praise Him, etc… While these concepts can be applicable to both children and adults, DeStefano includes examples that are easy for children to understand, and Mark Elliott’s illustrations beautifully depict scenes that attract the interest of children.

This Little Prayer of Mine has garnered praise from many, including Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Dr. James and Shirley Dobson, and Pat and Shirley Boone (among others). It is a wonderful reminder that God loves the little children, and they can turn to Him in prayer at any time.

If you are interested in winning a copy of This Little Prayer of Mine, please leave a comment on this post. We will announce the winner next Wednesday.

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Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows. Lauren thanks WaterBrook Press for providing the review copy of this book.

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33 Responses to This Little Prayer of Mine
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    Kelly Deaton says:

    I’d love to win! This is an awesome giveaway! It’s so good to see things that help your children grow spiritually. Thanks for the chance!
    Kelly Deaton – secrets_girl23@yahoo.com (aka) dkad23@gmail.com

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    Kirsten T. says:

    Definitely would be useful for my child. We are still trying to decide how much of a role religion/spirituality/church/God is going to play in our Children’s lives.

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    Cheryl says:

    Sounds like a great book and one I’d love to add to my daughter’s library. I grew up reciting prayers and never really learned how to pray/talk to God from my own heart……this is something I really want to teach/model for my daughter.

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    Elizabeth says:

    this looks like such a sweet book! it would be perfect for my almost 3 year old and 6 year old.

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    Kim says:

    awww, I would love this!

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    Linda Kish says:

    I would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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    Cindi says:

    Both, my little great-niece and great-nephew will be celebrating their
    birthdays this spring! What a wonderful book of prayers for them.
    It make would a fabulous keepsake gift book.
    Many thanks, Cindi

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    I would love to win this for my grandson. It is fun to listen to his prayers…things like asking for “a great day tomorrow…cause it’s my birthday” :)

  9. 9

    I always need help encouraging my children to pray – count me in!

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    Beth C says:

    I would love to have this book for my little grandkids.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    Alexandra says:

    looks like a great book! thanks for the giveaway!

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    susan says:

    I would love to win this for my family child care. Susan

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    Tracy says:

    looks like a great book!

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    Veggiemomof2 says:

    I’d love this cute book!

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    Mama Zen says:

    This sounds like such a cute book!

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    Melissa says:

    The book sounds great!

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    I LOVE this book. I received it as a gift for my firstborn 9 yrs ago and I’ve used it for my other 2 children and they love it as well. I adore the fact that the prayers are written in such a way that my kids feel comfortable, happy and enthusiastic about reading them.

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    Donna C. says:

    What a nice book. Would love to win this for my niece.

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    We would be so happy to win a copy of this book for our foster kiddos. Thanks for the chance!

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    Benita G. says:

    I’d definitely love to win this book. What a delightful giveaway!

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    Beth says:

    I’d love to win this book. It would be great to use with my daughter.

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    Corinne says:

    Perfect for my nieces and nephews! Thanks!

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    Rita says:

    As a grandma this little book would be wonderful for those overnight visits.
    Thank you!

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    Melody says:

    This sounds like a great book! I am just starting to get more prayer questions from my newly-turned-4 year old and would love to have a copy of this book to share with him and pass along to others.

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    Jody says:

    This book would make a delightful gift to my niece for her and her first born. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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    Nancy S. says:

    This book looks like something my kids would love! Thanks for the opportunity to learn about it.

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    Marci says:

    Thank you for the chance!

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    Angela C. says:

    I would love to win this book. thanks for the giveaway.

    accoupons at gmail dot com

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    This book would further instill the message taught by the parents of prayer for all things. Awesome.

  30. 30

    This book would be wonderful for my daughter!

    We posted aabout this giveaway at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2010/02/this-little-prayer-of-mine.html

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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    Annette W says:

    My daughter’s prayers are so incredibly sweet. The other night she thought to pray “Mom sick.” AWW…

    I’d love to win this!

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    Danielle says:

    This book looks great and I’d love to add it to our home library. Thank you for the chance!

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