Prayer Is - by Tameka Fryer Brown (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

For fans of Ainsley Earhardt and Matthew Paul Turner, this lyrical and heartwarming picture book introduces little ones to prayer and its infinite meanings, encouraging connection with God in moments big and small.

When we lie down to sleep or bless our food before we eat, we pray. But what is prayer?

Prayer is gratitude. Prayer is love. Prayer is a gift from God that everyone can use in times of need. It can be said in a shout or a whisper, in the pews of a church or on the living room couch. Prayer is simple--anyone can do it.

With simple, sweet, contemplative text from award-winning author Tameka Fryer Brown and sweet illustrations from rising-star artist Alleanna Harris, Prayer Is is a gentle exploration of the different meanings of prayer seen through the eyes of a girl and her family--the perfect gift for baby showers, christenings, birthdays, or any moment in a child's life.

Did you enjoy Prayer Is? Then you'll love these picture books from Tameka Fryer Brown: All the Greatness in You and Brown Baby Lullaby.

Review Quotes

"Fryer Brown and Harris gently expand the notion of prayer beyond one of petition, offering reassuring text and warm-hued slice-of-life vignettes . . . Through it all, the concept emerges as one component of connection to loving community--and 'a gift from God that everyone gets to use.... No matter who we are/ or what we do.'" --Publishers Weekly

"Brown's quietly empowering verse offers a multifaceted, child-friendly exploration of the topic . . . No specific church denominations are mentioned, allowing a variety of Christian readers to see their experiences reflected here. A quiet, feel-good prayer in and of itself." --Kirkus Reviews

"Prayer is explained through the text; the author defines it as encompassing more than words spoken. Prayer also includes actions, such as sharing with others, providing comfort, sharing hope, and even practicing mindfulness . . . The illustrations, in a pastel palette, appear to be colored pencil on paper, depicting heartwarming everyday family scenes of time at the breakfast table, visits to aging grandparents' homes, time spent at church, and bonding time between sisters." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Tameka Fryer Brown has gone from medical supplies sales rep to full-time mom to children's book author. Her picture book titles include Brown Baby Lullaby, All the Greatness in You, Prayer Is, Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change, Twelve Dinging Doorbells, and My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood. Her work also appears in the anthology We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices.

Alleanna Harris has been drawing for as long as she can remember. As a little kid, she would draw on every page of her mom's legal pads and doodle on notebooks at school and on the programs at church. She graduated from the University of the Arts with a BFA in animation with honors. During this time, she realized her love for illustration. Alleanna finds inspiration in the beauty of everyday things. In her work, she seeks to create images that are immersive, rich in color, and have a sense of warmth.