Prayer for a Child
By Rachel Field
The Story
A gentle bedtime prayer moves through a child's small world, giving thanks for family, home, animals, and everyday comforts before sleep.
Why It's Special
For the child who needs one calm, sweet ritual to close out the day, this prayer becomes a fixed point in the bedtime routine.
- Big idea: Gratitude lives in the small, ordinary corners of a child's day — the people, pets, and rooms they already know by heart.
- Vibes: Hushed, tender, softly lit.
Perfect For Kids Who
- respond well to a calming bedtime ritual
- love looking at gentle, detailed illustrations
- are working on noticing and naming things to be thankful for
- enjoy quiet, repeated read-aloud rhythms
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: What is something from your own day that you're thankful for tonight?
- Feelings & empathy: How does saying thank you before bed make you feel inside?
- Imagination: If you could add one more thing to say thank you for, what would it be?
- Story & noticing: Which picture in the book is your favorite to look at before you fall asleep?
