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An 'I Love You' Prayer
Children will be reminded that God shows His love in a lot of ways including rainbows, flowers, and special friends!
These adorable illustrations and sweet rhymes are perfect for showing little ones the importance of saying “I love you!” and thanking God for His love. The art by Frank Endersby will be a favorite for kids and parents alike. Families will want to leave room on their bookshelves for other titles in the Time to Pray series, including A Pumpkin Prayer.
These adorable illustrations and sweet rhymes are perfect for showing little ones the importance of saying “I love you!” and thanking God for His love. The art by Frank Endersby will be a favorite for kids and parents alike. Families will want to leave room on their bookshelves for other titles in the Time to Pray series, including A Pumpkin Prayer.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
12 pages, Board Book
First published December 13, 2011
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About the author
Amy Parker
676 books73 followersAmy Parker has written more than twenty books for children, teens, and adults, including the best-selling A Night Night Prayer , Thank You, God, for Mommy, and Thank You, God, for Daddy. She has also collaborated with authors ranging from New York Times bestsellers to her very own son. Most importantly, she is a wife to Daniel and a mom to their amazing sons, Michael and Ethan.
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August 22, 2025
Simple and sweet by MeemsAngel82
This was a lovely little book that I admired and bought a copy for both the writing and the art style. The look of it first captured my eyes as it was meant to. My copy was a shiny red cover and when I looked inside I was pleasantly surprised.
Words of love and prayer but in a simple way.
This wasn't something with heavy tones nor wording. This is something that anyone can purchase for anyone. It has a happy tone with simple messages that has a wide appeal. It was done well and accompanying these kind words were some cute illustrations that were bright and cheerful. The entire book was admirable and something that anyone can enjoy.
This was a lovely little book that I admired and bought a copy for both the writing and the art style. The look of it first captured my eyes as it was meant to. My copy was a shiny red cover and when I looked inside I was pleasantly surprised.
Words of love and prayer but in a simple way.
This wasn't something with heavy tones nor wording. This is something that anyone can purchase for anyone. It has a happy tone with simple messages that has a wide appeal. It was done well and accompanying these kind words were some cute illustrations that were bright and cheerful. The entire book was admirable and something that anyone can enjoy.
December 1, 2024
There are better books of the genre. Book rhymes "in" with "in" and if a little one is not familiar with God's "promise in a rainbow," hopefully an older reader knows and can explain it. The heart-shape book is novel but not really necessary.
March 5, 2018
I love the short prayers and the illustrations with cats and dogs!
February 10, 2019
Sweet prayer, lovely artwork
A simple prayer of appreciation that will be easy for young children to learn. Soft colorful artwork filled animals most young children enjoy.
A simple prayer of appreciation that will be easy for young children to learn. Soft colorful artwork filled animals most young children enjoy.
March 7, 2017
Yes, the entire book is shaped like a heart. It adds some fun to the sweet, encouraging text inside.
December 24, 2011
From Publishers Weekly!
An “I Love You” Prayer
Amy Parker, illus. by Frank Endersby. Tommy Nelson, $8.99 (12p) ISBN 978-1-4003-1841-4
Dogs, cats, and insect and animal buddies from nature work as a sweet crew to deliver a reassuring message—God loves you—and give simple, warm signs of that love: a snug home, a sun, help from friends. The heart shape of the board book says “give me on Valentine’s Day,” but the message of love is appropriate any time. Parker (A Night Night Prayer) keeps it simple: most prayers are about fairly concrete things, like pets and puddles. Endersby’s illustrations help make talking to God as easy as petting a dog or playing with a cat. Parents who want to teach kids about prayer can use this over and over as they tuck their toddlers in. Ages 1–up. Agent: The Resource Agency. Illustrator’s agent: Beehive Illustration. (Dec.)
Reviewed on: 12/19/2011
More about:
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Frank Endersby
978-1-4003-1841-4
Thomas Nelson Publishers
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An “I Love You” Prayer
Amy Parker, illus. by Frank Endersby. Tommy Nelson, $8.99 (12p) ISBN 978-1-4003-1841-4
Dogs, cats, and insect and animal buddies from nature work as a sweet crew to deliver a reassuring message—God loves you—and give simple, warm signs of that love: a snug home, a sun, help from friends. The heart shape of the board book says “give me on Valentine’s Day,” but the message of love is appropriate any time. Parker (A Night Night Prayer) keeps it simple: most prayers are about fairly concrete things, like pets and puddles. Endersby’s illustrations help make talking to God as easy as petting a dog or playing with a cat. Parents who want to teach kids about prayer can use this over and over as they tuck their toddlers in. Ages 1–up. Agent: The Resource Agency. Illustrator’s agent: Beehive Illustration. (Dec.)
Reviewed on: 12/19/2011
More about:
Amy Parker
Frank Endersby
978-1-4003-1841-4
Thomas Nelson Publishers
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February 15, 2018
I was helping my 6 year old son read this
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August 3, 2017ISBN: 978-1-4003-1841-4
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