Give Me Grace: A Child's Daybook of Prayers

by Cynthia Rylant

These prayers for kindness, for love, for gratitude and guidance are the perfect way to begin or end a child's busy day.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Religion

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1999

About the author

An author of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for children and young adults as well as an author and author/illustrator of picture books for children, Cynthia Rylant is recognized as a gifted writer who has contributed memorably to several genres of juvenile literature. A prolific author who often bases her works on her own background, especially on her childhood in the West Virginia mountains, she is the creator of contemporary novels and historical fiction for young adults, middle-grade fiction and fantasy, lyrical prose poems, beginning readers, collections of short stories, volumes of poetry and verse, books of prayers and blessings, two autobiographies, and a biography of three well-known children's writers; several volumes of the author's fiction and picture books are published in series, including the popular "Henry and Mudge" easy readers about a small boy and his very large dog.

Rylant is perhaps most well known as a novelist. Characteristically, she portrays introspective, compassionate young people who live in rural settings or in small towns and who tend to be set apart from their peers.

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Reviews

[Robert · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a prayer book from the perspective of any monotheistic religion. Possibly a prayer book for ancient Romans as the prayers are made to the days of the week. They're cute rhymes, but nothing substantive. Saccharine even for toddlers. Check out the pictures on Amazon to see some example pages before you buy this book.

[Cheryl Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is refreshing due to its simplicity and sweetness. Not all prayers or prayer books need to be heavy. I bought this little book for my son years ago, and now he's in 7th grade and he still enjoys reading the quick little prayers/affirmations, it's a nice way to end your day on a positive note.

[Jo Oehrlein · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's a 2 page spread of artwork for each day of the week, then a 2 page spread that is 1 page for the poem prayer and 1 page of art.

These are beginning of the day prayers. They're simple and probably good up through mid-elementary.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice daily prayers for children!

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this for my baby grandaughter. The rhymes are simple and memorable which is important when engaging little people to read. I am so excited to read these with her and my other grandchildren. It will be my go to baby gift.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple, lovely children's book with a prayer for each day of the week. Rhyming text but not cloying. I like that several of the prayers focus not on "bless me with ..." but on things like loving others, taking time to be still, etc. Mentions God and angels but not Jesus so may be appropriate for some non-Christian faiths as well.

[Erin Ewing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a 5 star rating for me because it brings to mind so many precious memories of my girls putting their hands together and reciting the daily prayers from memory. These prayers are very simple and sweet and there is one for each day of the week.

[Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bright art work, good for toddler/preschooler "table grace" following UU chalice lighting. Accessible for any denomination, really.

[Boi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A colorful book that introduces your child to the concept of prayer and the days of the week.

[Rondi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute. Simple. Repeatable.

[Ratforcekids]

Give Me Grace is a child’s daybook of prayers that explore kindness, grace, and gratitude. You may enjoy reading through these with your child.

[Pita-eater · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not a big fan of trite rhymes, but I do like Cynthia Rylant. Bright, childlike illustrations and a board book format add to its appeal as a bedtime read-aloud for a parent and a very young child.

[Lisa Mcbroom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful folk paintings illustrate these lovely simple but heartfelt prayers for the days of the week.

[Jenneffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

i had this book when Jasmir was little bitty, and I loved it! I will request it again and see if he remembers it

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book for the young children