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| Author | Rachel Field |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Elizabeth Orton Jones |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | The Macmillan Company |
Publication date | 1944 |
Prayer for a Child is a 1944 book by Rachel Field. Its artwork by Elizabeth Orton Jones won it a Caldecott Medal in 1945.[1] The whole book is narrated by a little girl, but it represents children as a whole. It reflects their love of God, and their gentleness to humankind as a whole.
Quote[edit]
"Bless this soft and waiting bed where I presently shall be wrapped in sweet security."—the first sentence
Critical Reception[edit]
Prayer for a Child received positive reviews. Kirkus Reviews described it as "A beautiful piece of bookmaking"[2], The New York Times said "The pictures and the prayer itself speak to a child in a child's language; older people will find this little volume beautiful, moving and deeply satisfying."[3]
References[edit]
- ^ American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 27 May 2009.
- ^ "PRAYER FOR A CHILD by Rachel Field | Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ^ ANNE T. EATON "Fall Harvest for Younger Readers." New York Times (1923-Current file): 2. Nov 12 1944. ProQuest. Web. 21 Jan. 2016 .
Category:Caldecott Medal-winning works Category:1944 books Category:Children's picture books
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