I Pray You'll Be . . ., (Hardcover)

“So go! And follow after God with heart, and soul, and mind. I pray you'll be, my darling child, the true world-changing kind,” Hannah C. Hall ends her children's book, I Pray You'll Be . . . ~ What ~ This thirty-two-page hardbound with a matching jacket targets children four to seven years old and focuses on praying to God. Covering many facets of a child's life as he or she grows up, it has an ownership page at the beginning and the author's and illustrator's biography on the inner back fly. Colorful and engaging artworks fill the pages with an easy-to-read font. Obviously written by a parent, this rhyming book is all about praying for its recipient, mainly a young child. Noting the prayers are ongoing, they are meant, through God, to help mold the child for the better. The prayers cover topics about trust, bravery, mercy, friendship, creativity, courage, kindness, righteousness, gentleness, and grace to name a few; all are prompted to change the world for the better. ~Why ~ This is a lovely book for both a child and an adult, especially if the parent, grandparent, or guardian is a prayer warrior. I love the seriousness of prayer and how God is always there, always ready to help us. The drawings are creative, entertaining, and sometimes fun and fanciful when facing a dragon. It may be the perfect book to introduce a young one to God and the concept of prayer. ~ Why Not ~ Those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ nor want to promote it with through prayer will not approve of this read. Beginner readers may have trouble with some of the two and three-syllable words. ~ Wish ~ I prefer all pronouns of God capitalized for reverence. ~ Want ~ If you want a way to convey how you are praying for your child or grandchild, this would be an excellent gift to give them to cherish throughout the years Thanks to Hachette Book Group, WorthyKids, and the author for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review.