This beautifully illustrated book offers a heartfelt exploration of prayer and faith. While the message resonates deeply, its potential to reach an even broader audience could be enhanced by taking a more universal approach to God. The story provides a gentle framework for children to process challenging events they might encounter in today's media, making complex topics accessible through its thoughtful narrative and stunning artwork.

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What a beautiful book! I love the way the author empowers children--to consider children far away, to feel hard feelings, to choose compassion, to want good for others, to pray faithfully. The illustrations are also beautiful and sweet, and I love the interactions between the girl and her grandfather. Most of all, I'm blown away by the instruction to allow the Spirit to guide the child in her prayers, to sit in the quiet and wait for Him to give her words. I read this with my 8 year old and can't wait to read it with my other kids as well. This is exactly the kind of Children's book I look for.

I love the way Kaylee’s grandfather teaches her to pray for children around the world. Even when she does not know the people she prays for, even when she will never know the answer, even when she is not sure what to pray, she learns that God hears and His Spirit will direct her prayers.
This is a wonderful lesson for children to learn. Homeschoolers might especially enjoy trying a project such as this, but it is a great book for any family. With valuable lessons wrapped in an enjoyable story with colorful illustrations I cannot give it anything other than 5 stars.
*I received a complimentary copy of this e-book courtesy of Intervarsity Press through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kaylee and her grandfather Halbi love reading the newspaper, faithfully fetched each morning by their dog, Keedo. As they read, they look for ways to pray for the children of the world. But when Kaylee encounters the photo of a sad boy halfway around the world she wonders, Does God really care?

I loved this book and the message it sent! Such an important one for kids to be able to resonate with.