In this beautifully illustrated book of short prayers from major world religions, award-winning author Demi shows children the great value of talking to God. Here they will find many time-honored favorites, including prayers of praise, prayers of petition, prayers of gratitude, and prayers of blessing. Taking readers on a fascinating journey across the globe, Demi's stunning illustrations celebrate the life of prayer shared by all the world's religions. Moving from King Solomon's Temple and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem ...
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In this beautifully illustrated book of short prayers from major world religions, award-winning author Demi shows children the great value of talking to God. Here they will find many time-honored favorites, including prayers of praise, prayers of petition, prayers of gratitude, and prayers of blessing. Taking readers on a fascinating journey across the globe, Demi's stunning illustrations celebrate the life of prayer shared by all the world's religions. Moving from King Solomon's Temple and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem to St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice to the Delhi Mosque and the River Ganges in India; from North America to Central Africa to China and Japaneach exciting new illustration transports readers to a holy destination where they can experience the religion's life of prayer directly at its source. Religions featured are Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, American Plains Indian, and Central African. Also included are an author's preface and an informative appendix with helpful notes on the prayers and illustrations.
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Written for children ages four and up "Talking to God: Prayers for Children from the World's Religions" offers an ecumenical approach to the world of prayer and religion. The book includes short prayers from many religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, American Indian, and Central African, together with illustrations. Many of the prayers are basic to the particular religion discussed. For example, the Lord's Prayer is included for Christianity, the Shema for Judaism, the Call to Prayer for Islam, and the Metta meditation for Buddhism. Some of the other prayers may be less familiar. The illustrations are beautiful and colorful and enhance each prayer given in the book.
The well-known children's author, Demi, selected the prayers, illustrated the book, and also wrote an eloquent Preface. "What more precious gift could a child receive from its parents than the timeless wisdom contained in the world's religions?", the author begins. "For each of these heavenly-ordained traditions has important lessons to instruct our children and help mold their characters". Demi's short notes at the end of the book explain the context of each prayer and the nature of each illustration.
There is sincerity, depth, and an ecumenical spirit throughout this book. Parents who wish their children to understand from a young age the breadth of the different spiritual traditions and religion will enjoy giving this book to their children and discussing it. In addition to the prayers of individual religions, the book includes illustrations of diverse people praying together in their own ways.
Wisdom Tales, the publisher of this book, specializes in books with spiritual themes and kindly sent me this book for review. Wisdom Tales has published many other children's books written or illustrated by Demi,, including "President Lincoln: From Log Cabin to White House"and "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence" about the founder of the Jain religion. Wisdom Tales other books include "Everyone Prays: Celebrating Faith Around the World" by Alex Lord Lumbard and Alireza Sadeghian which could be used by parents and teachers to enhance the themes of "Talking to God".
Children, parents, and teachers will learn from this moving book of religion and spirituality