I Prayed for You

Name: I Prayed for You
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780718049874
Price: 16.99 NZD
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By Jean Fischer

Series: I Pray for You

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Summary

I Prayed for You by Jean Fischer is a heartwarming children's book that beautifully explores the special bond between a mother bear and her cub. Through gentle storytelling and tender illustrations, the story follows the mother bear as she recounts the various moments when she prayed for her child, capturing the nurturing love and hopes a parent has for their young one. This book serves as a touching testament to the power of love and prayer in a parent's life.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This heartwarming children's book may appeal to you if you appreciate tender stories about the love and bond between a parent and child. It beautifully captures the sentiment of parental prayers and hopes, making it a comforting read before bedtime for families who cherish faith and familial connections.

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“Even before you were born, I prayed for you.”

Every day Mama Bear prays for Baby Bear-she always has and she always will. Cuddle up and share how your little one is covered in prayer and surrounded by love.

Description

One of the best children's books about love and family, I Prayed for You by Jean Fischer reveals how deep a mother's love for her child can go. This board book is great for little ones and has sold more than 300,000 copies!

The heartwarming story follows a mother bear who prayed for her child's arrival, then cherished and prayed for each of her baby's firsts—from first step to first boo-boo to first day of school.

I Prayed for You is just as meaningful to parents as to children. Inside you'll find:

10 rhyming prayers that show children how loved they are
adorable heartwarming art
glossy pages that are easy to wipe clean

This book is perfect for:

boys and girls, ages 0 to 4
parents who dreamed of having children, who struggled with infertility, or who became parents through surrogacy, IVF, adoption, fostering, or other means
Mother's Day, baby showers, baptisms, or adoption parties

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I Prayed for You

One of the best children's books about love and family, I Prayed for You by Jean Fischer reveals how deep a mother's love for her child can go. This board book is great for little ones and has sold more than 300,000 copies! The heartwarming story follows a mother bear who prayed for her child's arrival, then cherished and prayed...

By Jean Fischer

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I Prayed for You (picture book)

One of the best children's books about love and family, I Prayed for You by Jean Fischer reveals how deep a mother's love for her child can go. This book is great for little ones and has sold more than 300,000 copies! The heartwarming story follows a mother bear who prayed for her child's arrival, then cherished and prayed for...

By Jean Fischer

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You're My Dream Come True

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

I Prayed for You by Jean Fischer is praised for its heartfelt narrative and tender illustrations, which beautifully convey the love and care a mother bear has for her cub. Reviewers commend the book for its gentle storytelling and appealing art that engages young readers, making it a cherished bedtime read. Its theme of a parent's prayers and hopes for their child often resonates with both adults and children alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718049874

Publisher: Tommy Nelson

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 December 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Tommy Nelson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 398g

Pages: 20

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jean Fischer Series: I Pray for You

About the Author

Jean Fischer has written many Christian books for adults and children. Born and raised in Wisconsin, she lives near the shore of Lake Michigan where she enjoys watching woodland wildlife and working in her backyard gardens.

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