What a beautiful book of prayers for children! My kids enjoyed reading the prayers before bed. Everything was written in a way that was easy for my kids to understand and relate to their lives. This would make a perfect baptism or first communion gift!


Thank you for the is ARC!

"God Bless This Child" is a beautifully crafted Christian children's book that has quickly found its way into our bedtime routine. With its gentle narrative and heartfelt messages, this book is perfect for instilling values of faith and love in young hearts.

The story flows effortlessly, capturing the attention of little ones while conveying important Biblical principles. The incorporation of Scripture throughout the book not only enriches the reading experience but also makes it a wonderful tool for parents looking to share their faith with their children. Each verse complements the story beautifully, reinforcing the themes of love, protection, and gratitude.

One of the standout features of this book is the enchanting illustrations. They are vibrant and engaging, perfectly complementing the text and inviting children to immerse themselves in the story.

I can confidently say that "God Bless This Child" will become a staple in our nightly routine. It’s a sweet reminder of the blessings in our lives and the love that surrounds us, making it a lovely choice for bedtime reading.

A heartfelt thank you to NetGalley and Tommy Nelson for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This charming book is a wonderful addition to any child's library and will surely be cherished by families for years to come.

I love any book I’ve read by this author, adult and children’s books. This would be a great book to read to a child at bedtime as a way to introduce prayer. I would read one section a night. The prayers were heart felt and based upon Scripture. The illustrations were beautiful, calming and charming. I was blessed with a free ARC, and am leaving my review voluntarily. Highly recommend.

I absolutely loved this children's book! So thankful to have been able to read and review this ARC. The prayers were so beautiful and easy for children to understand and use when they encounter the world. It will be a great foundation for kids to remember the Bible verses with each that have been adapted for them to understand. The illustrations were beyond beautiful! I also loved that with each children's prayer, there was one for the parent to pray blessings over their child. Can't wait for it to be published - it will be the PERFECT gift.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Tommy Nelson for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

My kids loved this book. I can’t wait to get a hard copy for our bookshelf, and to gift this to my friends. The art work is fantastic and my kids wanted to linger on the pictures. Reading these prayers before we go to school and before bed has been so helpful to bring the Lord into these little transitional moments. Having them read the prayers also sparks discussions that are fruitful, as we discover more about God and his character. We love it! 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Max Lucados book are always just so wonderful! And this one should be on the shelf of every parent. It was the sweetest, most beautiful story and my kids absolutely cherished each page. Max Lucado does such a beautiful job of writing such beautiful words. Wonderfully done!

When my own children were little, I looked for books just like this: simple, beautifully illustrated, and educational, with a distinct Christian message. God Bless This Child fits that description perfectly. It is important to teach children to pray, not only to ask for something, but to worship God Himself and thank Him for everything He is and has done for us. Young and old will love reading this over and over again. It would be a welcome addition to any family’s bookshelf.
*I received a complimentary copy of this e-book courtesy of Tommy Nelson Publishing through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Very sweet book with several prayers for children. This would be an excellent guide for those kids that are learning to pray. The accompanying illustrations are very peaceful and sweet.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this e-ARC!

The art in this is really good, and there were so many cute animal moments captured. When reading this to my nieces, I think the art is what really captured their interest. There was a lot of "awwws" when they say the animals all nice and cozy. The prayers had a nice rhythm to them that could help children as they're going to sleep, and they're just overall feel good and nice. So yeah, if you're a parent with a kiddo you want to read prayers with, this would be a good book to use!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Tommy Nelson for this eARC in exchange for an honest review of it. Fantastic.

4 out of 5 stars.
Hear me out.

At first view the childrens book 'God Bless This Child' by Max Lucado and illustrated by Denalyn Lucado is a beautiful book of adapted prayers for children.

As you know, I am not religious, although I do seek God and belief in something, it's in my own way, but it's there loud and clear.

When I picked this up, I was so worried that there would be some sort of underlying constraint and/or idk agenda? But the prayers are modern and truly sweet. They remind me of this little book of prayers I used to read as a child, the golden treasury ones with the gold spines and the blond child on the front praying with her eyes closed. Anyway, this book gives me the same feelings.

I like how every separate page her or she is used, but it could have been a bit more inclusive with a them or they, but we can't press for things, religion is such a slow moving structure and so easily ruined by the greed of man.

The art is so beautiful, not going to lie. Soft images.

Beautiful bedtime prayers paired with bright illustrations of animals that exude hope, this is a great prayer book to add to your child's library.