Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review, March 3, 2009 By V. S. Grenier "Stories for Children Magazine ... (Ivins, Utah USA) Here is a book that is designed to help teach children how to pray. It emphasizes giving thanks to God and asking God to help them in their relationships to friends, family, and even themselves. Each opening expresses either appreciation or a petition to God and is combined with a passage of scripture, along with a full-page, whimsical illustration by Izabela Ciesinska to help children visualize what they are reading or being read. There are so many things for which we can be grateful to the Lord--creation, friendship, and everyday blessings, and there are so many areas where we must learn to ask for help in doing His will.
Parents who are trying to raise their children to have a deep reverence for and a close relationship with God will find this book a useful resource to help in that endeavor. It will assist both children and parents to see opportunities for prayer at all times and in all events. Also, the Biblical verses included will expose children to Bible teaching and help familiarize them with the Word of God. Author Natalie Friedl is a former educator who now aids social service agencies and non-profits through consulting. Her aim in this book is to help families and children communicate with God. I highly recommend it for that purpose.
Parents who are trying to raise their children to have a deep reverence for and a close relationship with God will find this book a useful resource to help in that endeavor. It will assist both children and parents to see opportunities for prayer at all times and in all events. Also, the Biblical verses included will expose children to Bible teaching and help familiarize them with the Word of God. Author Natalie Friedl is a former educator who now aids social service agencies and non-profits through consulting. Her aim in this book is to help families and children communicate with God. I highly recommend it for that purpose.
- A book dedicated to teaching young children the value of prayer in their day to day lives, January 16, 2009 By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - The bedside isn't the only place to forge a connection with God. "Help Me Pray Today" is a book dedicated to teaching young children the value of prayer in their day to day lives. Prayer is private communication with God, and is one of the best tools in inspiring faith young children. "Help Me Pray Today" is a must for Christian parents to read to their children.
- A wonderful way to give your child the gift of prayer!, December 4, 2008 By Lisa M. Hendey "Lisa, CatholicMom.com Webmaster" (Fresno, CA United States) Help Me Pray Today may be a children's picture book with adorable illustrations and captivating rhyming prayers, but this is one little book that adults will love as well.
With fourteen different two line prayers that are easily recited, the book is perfect as a way to begin and end each day in family prayer or as a prayer aid when a tough situation comes up that might be improved via prayer. Accompanying scripture passages with each prayer provide deeper perspective for more "grown up" kids!
I love the illustrations and the wonderful layout of this book. It would make a great gift for any child or a wonderful part of your family's devotional library! Hope to see another book soon from Natalie Friedl.
- Run, do not walk, to the store to pick up this book! , March 5, 2009 By Scarlett Green (Houston, TX) - What a great children's book! I love reading this to my daughter. An easy book to help children understand what it means to pray and what to pray for! Great illustrations as well. Cant wait to see Natalie Friedl's next book!
