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When I Pray for You Hardcover – February 19, 2019

by Matthew Paul Turner (Author), Kimberley Barnes (Illustrator)
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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. 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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  3. Language
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  6. Publisher
    Convergent Children's
  7. Publication date
    February 19, 2019
  8. ISBN-10
    052565058X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0525650584
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A heartfelt illustrated story about belonging and acceptance. Encourage children to live confidently and freely the way God purposefully designed them. This picture book also reminds us that the people who truly love us love ALL parts of us. A bestselling picture book that inspires young readers to discover their place in the world, learn about their own special gifts, and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves. Perfect for spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book. This picture book takes little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things on a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation. Celebrate the Christmas season with a picture book that captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus’ birth in a lyrical exploration of what makes the season so colorful, magical, and personal. Help children answer the popular question: “What is God like?”. This book shows children that God is like a shepherd, a star, a gardener, the wind, and more. God is a comforter and support. #1 New York Times bestseller. A deeply encouraging and affirming picture book written in first person about the unique, strong, and wonderful traits in every child. Children will see how God celebrates and adores each of us and why we should be proud to be who we are.

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A mother with wide, emerald eyes cradles her blanketed infant: “from the moment I saw you,/ I started to pray./ Big prayers and small ones/ I have sent God’s way.” As the child grows from a baby to a girl, the mother is encouraging yet watchful: “I pray you grow strong, have passion and fight./ And stand up for what’s good with all of your might.” Barnes’s ebullient artwork shows the child at a pool party, reading to her peers in a book nook, and playing in a band. A final spread shows that the child has not yet grown up; instead, the mother holds her baby on a hilltop under a gentle sky, projecting a life to come. New moms will welcome the wistful tone and scenes of a child’s joyful discoveries. Ages 3–7. (Feb.)
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In this cheerful, reflective rhyming children’s picture book, author Matthew Paul Turner shares a parent’s prayer for a child to grow up in the love and light of God: “I pray you love well.\ That the light in you swells.\ That the story God writes is the one that you tell.” The parent prays for the child’s joys, achievements, fears, and dreams, reminding the child, “When I pray for you, I imagine God’s view\ And pray all that God sees comes alive inside you.” Turner’s hopeful, encouraging poetry is complemented by illustrator Kimberley Barnes’s pictures of vivacious, ethnically diverse characters and bright, buoyant settings of home, playground, nature, and more. When I Pray for You would make an excellent gift to parents of newborns and to children at the time of their baptism. (WaterBrook, 2019)
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About the Author

Matthew Paul Turner is a photographer, speaker, and author of numerous books, including the bestselling When God Made You and When I Pray for You.

UK-based illustrator, Kimberly Barnes, has worked with top clients such as Little Tiger, Top That Publishing, Igloo, and Macmillan Education. Her love of drawing began at a young age and fostered into a career in illustration, specializing in children's illustration. She enjoys the regular cup of tea and isn't partial to the odd biscuit or two.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Convergent Children's (February 19, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 052565058X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525650584
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.7 x 0.3 x 8.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find this book incredibly sweet, with detailed and colorful illustrations that make it a favorite for new parents. Moreover, the writing is engaging, with one customer noting how the pictures and rhyming grab the reader's attention. Additionally, customers appreciate the meaningful message that encompasses everything parents pray for their children, and they consider it a great gift for baby showers. The story receives positive feedback, with one review highlighting how it infuses Jesus into the narrative, and customers mention it brings them to tears.

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434 customers mention "Sweetness"434 positive0 negative

Customers find the book incredibly sweet, describing it as a beautiful book that echoes their prayers and touches their hearts.

"This is such a beautiful book. It made cry. It expresses exactly how much we love our babies. I came back and ordered 2 more for my children." Read more

"Love this book. It has a beautiful message and amazing pictures." Read more

"...Powerful and affirming. Easily the best book I could have got for my kids!" Read more

"This book makes me cry every time. It’s so sweet and thoughtful. I could not imagine a better Christian children’s book." Read more

293 customers mention "Beauty of illustrations"290 positive3 negative

Customers love the beautiful illustrations of the book, describing them as colorful and wonderful, with one customer noting how they perfectly capture the heart's desire.

"This is such a beautiful book. It made cry. It expresses exactly how much we love our babies. I came back and ordered 2 more for my children." Read more

"Love this book. It has a beautiful message and amazing pictures." Read more

"...It's kindness all around. The illustrations are well made and the colors are the right amount for the whole story vibe...." Read more

"...Beautiful job, Matthew Paul Turner. Thank you for following the Lord's leading and allowing Him to pen this beautiful story through you...." Read more

188 customers mention "Book for children"188 positive0 negative

Customers find this book suitable for children and adults, noting it's a favorite for new parents and a wonderful way to teach children. One customer mentions that children will enjoy studying every page.

"...It's a wonderful way to start teaching them to be thoughtful and how to love while praying for someone. It's kindness all around...." Read more

"...It is a +++ for me. Highly recommended for new moms, birthday gifts, special occasions...." Read more

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143 customers mention "Message quality"139 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message, which helps articulate prayers for children and is relatable to any mother, with one customer noting its great God-affirming content.

"...way to start teaching them to be thoughtful and how to love while praying for someone. It's kindness all around...." Read more

"...Powerful and affirming. Easily the best book I could have got for my kids!" Read more

"...It hits a truly deep and special part of my heart...." Read more

"...I Love these faith centered kids books! Great for night night stories!..." Read more

132 customers mention "Writing quality"128 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, appreciating its poetry and alliteration, with one customer noting how the pictures and rhyming grab the reader's attention.

"...It speaks volumes to many parents and on behalf of all of us, thank you for putting into words what we just couldn't do." Read more

"I bought this for a friend to read to her children. I love the wording and cute illustrations. It is a +++ for me...." Read more

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"Beautiful! Hard to read it without crying 🥲Highly recommend!..." Read more

65 customers mention "Gift value"65 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great baby shower gift, with one mentioning it's perfect for Baptisms and another noting it works well instead of a Valentine card.

"...Highly recommended for new moms, birthday gifts, special occasions. Toddlers, preschoolers, or any age will enjoy this adorable book." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one customer noting how it infuses Jesus into the narrative.

"...following the Lord's leading and allowing Him to pen this beautiful story through you...." Read more

"...I Love these faith centered kids books! Great for night night stories!..." Read more

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"Love love, love this book. Perfect length for littles and touching storyline that is relatable to any kid and keeps God the central focus...." Read more

45 customers mention "Tears"45 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally moving, bringing them to tears and making them choke up while reading, with one customer noting how the author captures moment after moment of prayers.

"This is such a beautiful book. It made cry. It expresses exactly how much we love our babies. I came back and ordered 2 more for my children." Read more

"...It made me choke up and tear up as I was reading it to her. Powerful and affirming. Easily the best book I could have got for my kids!" Read more

"This book makes me cry every time. It’s so sweet and thoughtful. I could not imagine a better Christian children’s book." Read more

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Great for kids and the family !
Great quality book and even greater message for your kids ! I bought this book originally when my daughter was born. Since I have bought it over and over as a gift. It’s a longer read so be ready for a good story time, but the message is very sweet and great for parents and kids to connect on a special level. I added a special message to my daughter on the inside cover that we could read before the book which makes it more special for her. Overall, It’s become one of our favorite family reads!
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    This is such a beautiful book. It made cry. It expresses exactly how much we love our babies. I came back and ordered 2 more for my children.
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    I was looking for books for my daughter who's a couple months old. Bought this book based on the title it's self. It's a wonderful way to start teaching them to be thoughtful and how to love while praying for someone. It's kindness all around. The illustrations are well made and the colors are the right amount for the whole story vibe. I will keep reading this book to her, for years to come. I recommend this book.
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    When I first read this book to my daughter it caught me off guard. It made me choke up and tear up as I was reading it to her. Powerful and affirming. Easily the best book I could have got for my kids!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The best children’s book
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    This book makes me cry every time. It’s so sweet and thoughtful. I could not imagine a better Christian children’s book.
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  • Amy Holmes
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Book that Touches the Heart
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    Every line in this book is filled with words that I hope and pray for my own children but have never been able to put together so articulately. It hits a truly deep and special part of my heart. One that longs for each of my children to know that they are loved, capable, supported and full of so much worth.

    From the very first word my tears started to flow and they stayed and they worsened as the pages kept going. Looking over at my children as I choked through each phrase I saw two in tears because their Momma was so moved and one little one who kept asking, "Do you need a kiss?" What a sweet moment in time when they took on the role of comforting ME!

    Needless to say, this will be a very special book that will be brought out many times for years to come. I'm quite sure I'll cry every time I read it because time is a cruel, cruel thing and I see it flying by so quickly. Each time we read it together it will hold a new meaning to that moment we will be currently navigating.

    Beautiful job, Matthew Paul Turner. Thank you for following the Lord's leading and allowing Him to pen this beautiful story through you. It speaks volumes to many parents and on behalf of all of us, thank you for putting into words what we just couldn't do.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
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    Very touching sweet book. Great length
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    5.0 out of 5 stars adorable book.
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    I bought this for a friend to read to her children. I love the wording and cute illustrations. It is a +++ for me. Highly recommended for new moms, birthday gifts, special occasions. Toddlers, preschoolers, or any age will enjoy this adorable book.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
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    Good read. Just beautiful
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
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    Um livrinho com mensagem e ilustrações maravilhosas; fiquei emocionada na primeira vez que o li. Excelente mensagem para as crianças, direcionando-as para aquilo que mais importa nessa vida passageira.
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  • Neme
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful tale with colourful drawings that brings prayer to life
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2019
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    I have bought this product for my daughter to talk about the power of prayer and how it applies to all that we do. Love the variety of emotions and rhythms that come through the tale as the mother talks about the importance of prayer for her child’s key moments
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply beautiful
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    I bought this for my granddaughters christening as a gift and it is absolutely gorgeous. The words and sentiments are just perfect. I can’t wait till she older and can understand what I’m reading to her.
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