Acquired Book By: I am a regular tour hostess for blog tours via Cedar Fort whereupon I am thankful to have such a diverse amount of novels and non-fiction titles to choose amongst to host. I received a complimentary copy of “I Can Pray Everyday” direct from the publisher CFI (imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc) in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive compensation for my opinions or thoughts shared herein.
Why I loved the premise of this picture book:
Previously, when I reviewed The Little Girl and Her Shadow I spoke about why I love picture books and illustrated stories. I believe sometimes the best way to start a conversation with your children is to find a picture book or another illustrated story which can help introduce a subject or a topic for discussion, as the story itself will provide the ice breaker. Books such as these help parents as much as they help children, as sometimes broaching a conversation isn’t as easy as it would appear. Some children are more introverted and shy about sharing their thoughts and internal feelings with their parents, which would lead me to believe that a book which celebrates the topic a Mum or Da wants to speak about might in effect help unite the family towards a conversation where everyone can speak openly and freely.
I Can Pray Everyday
by Catherine Christensen
Illustrator/Cover Designer: Corey Egbert
Source: Direct from Publisher
"Heavenly Father hears my prayers. I know He listens and He cares."
This adorable picture book teaches little ones when and where to pray. With simple scenes that children will recognise from their own lives, it's a sweet reminder that Heavenly Father always hears our prayers.
Enjoy the colourful illustrations, rhyming text, and beautiful reminders of eternal truths. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this book is bound to become a favourite in your home.
Places to find the book:
Also by this author: Blessing the Nephite Children
Published by CFI (imprint) Cedar Fort Inc
on 11th August, 2015
Format: Hardcover Edition
Pages: 32
Published By: CFI (imprint) of Cedar Fort Inc (@CedarFortBooks),
an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc (@CedarFortBooks)
Available Formats: Hardback, Ebook
Converse via: #picturebook, #KidsLit
Approaching prayer as children is oft-times difficult to understand, as despite how easy it is to say a prayer, children sometimes complicate the moment where their thoughts become blurred to what they want to say. I, can attest on my own behalf prayer oft-times felt more complicated than it truly was when I was growing up as I think we have a natural tendency to ‘overthink’ the simple things in life. To cultivate an active life full of prayer and a mindfulness of being centered on our thoughts and where our heart and mind are aligning to bridge our hopes with our earnest blessings of what is not yet understood or known, is a pursuit of a bounty of joy.
Prayer can help celebrate our moments of happiness as much as prayer can help us alleviate the tension and the friction of strife that comes up in our everyday lives. Prayer is an open communication between us and our heavenly father – celebrated inside I Can Pray Everyday as a visual guide to how easy it is to formulate our thoughts and be open with what we can pray.
The illustrations are bright and vivid, a true eclipse of childhood – painting together a young girl and her family, as they find time to pray amongst the hours they are living. It’s wonderful to see how varied a young girl’s prayers can be and how prayer by definition can be for a multitude of things; both seen and unseen. The illustrator matches keenly to the writer’s ability to offer a guide of possibilities to children; to take the guesswork out of what constitutes a prayer and where you need to be whilst you pray.
It’s a lively conversation waiting to be spoken between a child and their parents, where an open dialogue about sharing how parents approach their prayer life and how their child can approach theirs will be easily obtained after reading this beautiful picture book together! I love how the story is a celebration of what we can share within our prayers as much as how grounded our lives become through prayer.
I love learning books – always have – even when I was a child, because they help expand your world as much as they help re-define the world as well. You get to grow through the knowledge your internalising and in this particular case, I liked how the lesson was breaking down how prayer can become an active habit without complications, because prayer is portable and as convenient as remaining mindful about your thoughts and your emotions.
This is definitely a book that transcends it’s age range and can be a token of affection in family’s personal library. The story is told through words a child might find reflective of the topic, and it would be a good story for a child to use as a way to start reading stories aloud.
This Blog Tour Stop is courtesy of Cedar Fort, Inc.:
Visit the Virtual Road Map of “I Can Pray Everyday” Blog Tour:
Don’t miss my previous reviews of picture books:
- A Moment in Time by Jennifer Butenas
- The Olive Tree by Christine Layton Graham,
Joan Layton Merrell, Carol Layton Ogden - The Little Girl and Her Shadow by O.K. Reade
- UPCOMING: In a Village by the Sea by Muon Van
Find out what I am hosting next via Cedar Fort in 2015!
Visit with me again soon!
{SOURCES: Author photograph, Author Biography, Book Synopsis and Book Cover of “I Can Pray Everyday”, Blog Tour Badge and Cedar Fort badge were provided by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media and used with permission. Illustrated Stories Banner created by Jorie in Canva. Comment Box Banner made by Jorie in Canva. Post dividers and My Thoughts badge by Fun Stuff for Your Blog via Pure Imagination. Tweets embedded due to the codes provided by Twitter.}
Copyright © Jorie Loves A Story, 2015.
Leave a Reply