A Prayer for Our Country

Words to Unite and Inspire Hope

by Barry Black

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Pub Date Jun 07 2022 | Archive Date Jun 14 2022

Zonderkidz

Children's Nonfiction

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Description

In A Prayer for Our Country, US Senate Chaplain Barry Black leads children in thanking God for America, while also exploring the ways we can model God’s love to support our country’s citizens, heal hurts that divide us, and look to a stronger, united future.

Senate Chaplain Barry Black believes words matter and that healing and unity are possible in America if we see the image of God in others. In this prayer for children based on wisdom from his almost two decades of daily praying over the US Senate, Black offers needed and inspiring text to help the next generation grow stronger in faith and forward America’s dream.

A Prayer for Our Country:

Uses kid-friendly language to show children how prayer can be part of our everyday lives
Explores ways children can live out their faith
Presents a positive message about kindness and respect
Helps readers ages 4-8 see how they can help support and shape our nation
Contains stunning illustrations that represent the diversity of our great nation by illustrator Kim Holt

In addition, A Prayer for Our Country is perfect for:

Helping kids better understand and respond to the events happening in America today
Teaching children how to pray
Reading aloud format for classrooms, storytime, and families

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This book delivers a timely, positive, and patriotic message of unity and hope

Beautiful illustrations from Kim Holt represent the diversity of America

Chaplain Black was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate on June 27, 2003, after serving in the U.S. Navy for over 27 years

Chaplain Black was chosen as one of the recipients of the 1995 NAACP Renowned Service Award for his contribution to equal opportunity and civil rights

In 2004, the Old Dominion University chapter of the NAACP conferred on him the Image Award, "Reaffirming the Dream—Realizing the Vision" for military excellence

Author lives in Washington D.C.

This book delivers a timely, positive, and patriotic message of unity and hope

Beautiful illustrations from Kim Holt represent the diversity of America

Chaplain Black was elected the 62nd Chaplain...