Sleepyhead Prayer: A Heart-to-Heart Talk with Jesus

by Dandi Daley Mackall, Cee Biscoe (Illustrator)

This board book includes a sweet, rhyming prayer for sleepy children to pray before bed. It is a perfect way for families with young children to end the day. Jesus reminds the child that he is always with them―both when they go to bed and when they wake up. The simple language is accessible for young children and will help them relax and prepare for a good night’s rest. Jesus responds to the child’s prayer with Scripture-based encouragement.

16 pages, Board Book

Published April 5, 2022

About the author

A professional writer for over 20 years, Dandi Daley Mackall has written dozens of articles for popular magazines and published around 500 books for children and adults alike, with sales of over 4 million.

A frequent guest on radio and television talk shows, she lives in rural Ohio with her husband, three children, horses, dogs, & cats. Awards include the Edgar Award for Best YA Mystery, the Helen Keating Ott Award for Contributions to Children's Literature; Distinguished Alumni Award from Mizzou; ALA Best Book; Christian Children's Book of the Year, Amelia Bloom, Mom's Choice Awards. Her YA novel, My Boyfriends' Dogs, is now a Hallmark movie.

Reviews

[Donna Maguire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that this was a lovely book to read - it is a lovely prayer and I loved that it rhymed.
This is a really lovely book to read with your children, it is easy to read and follow.
The illustrations in the book were great and they brought the book to life.
It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!

[TJE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple, sweet, rhymes. Would buy this book. Great example of how we talk to Jesus and how He talks back and wants relationship with us. Perfect for 3 and up. Tea wasn't a huge fan yet but we will keep this a staple.

[TFE · Rating 5 out of 5]

illustrations engaging enough for him to pay attention-probably liked seeing the sleeping people. sweet reminders that Jesus talks back to us and wants to talk with us. Will continue to read through prek/kinder.