When I Pray for You by Matthew Paul Turner

When I Pray for You

Matthew Paul Turner

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · February 19, 2019

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Who it’s for
A tender, playful read about the hopes and care a loved one prays over a child.
Themes
Prayer for a child, Parent-child love, Growing up
Genres
Prayer & Devotion (Christian), Christian Family & Values, Values & Virtues (Christian)

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About this book

USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From the author of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers. With lyricism, whimsy, and heartfelt emotion, Matthew Paul Turner reveals the tender emotions connected with watching a beloved child grow up and experience the world.

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Paired with Kimberley Barnes's vivid and playful illustrations, When I Pray for You is a beautifully affirming book, in which children and parents will see their own stories come to life. When I Pray for You celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children, and shares with the little ones how much care and concern a loved one feels for them. This is a book you will read to your child again and again. Perfect for any occasion, as well as for milestones including baby showers, birthdays, and graduations. From the moment I saw you, I started to pray. Big prayers and small ones I have sent God's way. I prayed you felt safe, full of joy and content. When I whispered "I love you," you knew what I meant.

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A tender, playful read about the hopes and care a loved one prays over a child.

Come here for

  • Warm words for a child growing up and meeting the world
  • Vivid, playful illustrations alongside heartfelt emotion

Expect

  • A celebration of the dreams loved ones hold for children
  • A gentle read to share at family milestones

Where it sits

Christian Family & Values56%
Values & Virtues (Christian)41%
Prayer & Devotion (Christian)28%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Family Stories
  • Christian Stories
  • Christian Family Stories
Authors
Matthew Paul Turner
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
February 19, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Prayer for a child · Parent-child love · Growing up
Reading lane
Family Stories