Prayer for a Child (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780689873560)

Ideal for sharing, this Caldecott Medal-winning beloved classic presents an illustrated prayer full of the intimate gentleness for familiar things, the love of friends and family, and the kindly protection of God.

Bless this milk and bless this bread
Bless this soft and waiting bed
Where I presently shall be
Wrapped in sweet security

Winner of the Caldecott Medal and in print since 1941, this is a prayer for boys and girls all over the world. It carries a universal appeal for all ages and brings to our hearts and minds the deep responsibility of preserving for all times the faith and hopes of little children.

Author: Rachel Field
ISBN-10: 0689873565
ISBN-13: 9780689873560
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2004
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 10.31h x 8.22w x 0.38d

Review Citation(s):
PW Notes and Reprints 10/25/2004 pg. 46
Publishers Weekly 10/25/2004