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Christianity Today Book Award Finalist!
My Tender Heart Devotions introduces little ones to weekly reflections with 52 Bible-based readings and rhymes. Encourage young readers to learn and grow in their relationship with God through this uplifting and interactive book of devotions!My Tender Heart Devotions offers 52 age-appropriate meditations for toddlers and preschoolers, including Bible verses and prayer. Using concrete, everyday experiences or objects that little ones can relate to, each weekly reflection is easy to understand and prompts conversation about God’s goodness and love. Written in catchy rhyme, an opening poem is followed by a short devotional that includes a Bible passage, a playful “Heart Moment” activity, and a prayer.
With short and sweet, well-written text and whimsical illustrations, this devotional will become a beloved part of any morning or bedtime routine. Beginner readers will enjoy using items from around home or thinking about daily activities when it comes to God’s Word. Simple yet uplifting Biblical application shines through every “Heart Moment” for parents or other caregivers to share and ponder. Scripture references for further reading are noted throughout and encourage regular Bible reading. With a note from the author and tips on how to help young readers begin daily devotions, every household or classroom will learn and grow in their relationship with God while using
My Tender Heart Devotions.
"My Tender Heart Devotions takes profound, timeless truths from Scripture and packages them in a format that will make sense to young eyes and ears. This colorful resource will help bolster your young child’s faith—and it just might bolster your faith, as well
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—Jim Daly, President,
Focus on the Family My Tender Heart Devotions:- Contains 52 easy-to-read, easy-to-understand devotions for younger children ages 0-6
- Uses concrete, everyday experiences or objects that little ones can relate to as the spark for conversation and connecting with God
- Pairs kid-friendly poems with short devotionals that includes a Bible passage, a playful “Heart Moment” activity, and a prayer.
- Offers colorful and vivid illustrations that can hold the attention of busy toddlers and active preschoolers
- Provides an active response for young children to interact with for improved understanding and life application
- Is the perfect go-to resource for bedtime devotions or family Bible time
- Can also be used as the spark for Sunday school lessons, preschool chapels, even children’s sermon
Learn more about My Tender Heart Devotions and find free resources at MyTenderHeartBooks.com.Laura Sassi has been a teacher, homeschool mom, children’s ministry director and more. The author of multiple books for young children, her titles with Paraclete Press include Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle, Happy Birthday Christmas Child, My Tender Heart Bible, My Tender Heart Prayer Book and My Tender Heart Devotions, which was a Christianity Today Book Award finalist. She writes daily from her home in New Jersey and finds special joy in sharing messages of kindness, comfort and hope at school visits, church gatherings, and other events. Visit her at https://laurasassitales.wordpress.com/.
Sandra Eide is a children’s book illustrator from the Pacific Northwest. Sandra works with a mixture of real watercolors, textures, and digital mediums to create her illustrations. Her art is influenced by nature, culture, and the importance of showing all kinds of people in her work.
