Synopsis

My Little Prayer Book offers a timely solution to a growing issue in today’s fast-paced world - helping children develop a strong spiritual foundation amidst the distractions of modern life. With the rise of digital media and busy schedules, many families find it difficult to instill daily prayer habits and a connection to faith in their children. A 2022 Pew Research study found that only 29% of American families with children regularly participate in religious activities, a significant decline from previous decades. This decline is often attributed to competing demands on parents’ time and the overwhelming amount of digital content that diverts children’s attention away from spiritual practices. There is a real need for accessible and engaging resources that can help bridge this gap, encouraging young children to embrace faith and prayer in a way that fits into modern family life.

My Little Prayer Book is the perfect tool for parents who want to introduce prayer into their children’s lives. This beautifully illustrated book is designed to make prayer simple, engaging, and relatable for children, offering short, easy-to-understand prayers that cover a range of everyday themes. From prayers for gratitude to prayers for guidance, this book provides children with meaningful words they can relate to and repeat on their own. Each prayer is accompanied by thoughtful illustrations, encouraging interaction and conversations between parents and children. Key takeaways from the book include:

• A collection of daily prayers written in rhyming language children can easily grasp.
• Illustrations that capture children's attention while reinforcing the message of each prayer

As a lifelong lover of literature, having grown up in the library with a research librarian mother, I’ve spent my life surrounded by books and stories that shape both the mind and the soul. My passion for nurturing young readers and helping them grow spiritually has been a driving force behind my recent work. As a new author of children’s books, and now having a few of my works  accepted for publication, I’d like to dedicate this book to sharing the importance of faith with families.  

My Little Prayer Book is designed to give children the spiritual tools they need to navigate their world from an early age.

Sales arguments

• Increasing Disconnect from Faith - This trend highlights the urgent need for accessible resources like My Little Prayer Book to help families introduce spiritual practices into their children’s lives in an engaging way.
• Parent Demand for Faith Resources - With fewer resources available that are specifically tailored for young children, My Little Prayer Book fills this gap by providing prayers that are relatable, simple, and fun for children to learn.
• Platform and Network - My recent work, Amelia Starling: The Flower of Life, has been accepted for publication by Pegasus, helping me build credibility in the publishing world. I also collaborate closely with Terry from Morgan James Publishing and Bethany from Publishizer, both of whom are supporting the launch of My Little Prayer Book with their innovative ideas.
• Platform and Network - My recent work, The Chronicles of Peregrine : The Time Traveller have recently been accepted for publication by Olympia Publishers.

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Audience

My Little Prayer Book is designed for children ages 4-8, ideal for young readers and their families looking to introduce daily prayer and spiritual reflection into their routine.

Advance praise

“As Christians, prayer is one of our most powerful opportunities. My Little Prayer Book gives parents and their children a series of short prayers combined with well-crafted and realistic illustrations. This book will be read over and over with lasting insights.”

– W. Terry Whalin, author of more than a dozen children’s books, former instructor at the Institute of Children’s Literature, bestselling author of more than 60 books