Kimberley Barnes – illustratör

From the best-selling author of When God Made You and When God Made Light comes a beautifully affirming, deeply meaningful prayer from a parent to a loving God, asking for God''s presence and comfort over the life of a child.Something about seeing a beloved child come into the world, grow, and experience the wonder and pain of life drives adults to pray for the kids they love. Even people with no religious affiliation will pray for the well-being of a child. When I Pray for You celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings we pray over our children, and shares with the little ones how much care, concern, and love a parent, family member, or friend feels for them.From the moment I saw you, I started to pray.Big prayers and small ones I have sent God''s way.I prayed you felt safe,full of joy and content.When I whispered "I love you,"you knew what I meant.

God made you. But why? After all, he made great galaxies and vast oceans and fascinating flamingoes. Isn't that enough? ?Through brilliant rhymes and vivid word pictures, author Chelsea Tornetto reminds little readers that to God, the mountains and the whales and the snowflakes were never enough. To our loving Creator, the beautiful world that he made was always incomplete without one very special piece-you.

Encourage little ones with this book about God's creation-and the way he has made each of us with a special purpose.God made you. But why? After all, he made great galaxies and vast oceans and fascinating flamingoes. Wasn't that enough? Through brilliant rhymes and vivid word pictures, author Chelsea Tornetto lets little readers know that to God, the mountains and the whales and the snowflakes were never enough. To our loving Creator, the beautiful world that he made was always incomplete without one very special piece-you. Perfect for reading together, or as a gift for baby showers, birthdays, and other occasions, this deeply encouraging book will remind children just how valued and loved they are.