afro8921's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. As a little boy says his bedtime prayers, the story touches on the people in his community he is praying for. Everyone is included in the prayer and the love and concern expressed in the prayer is beautiful. The illustrations capture the readers imagination with a sense of a prayer floating around the neighborhood and gently touching those who are being prayed for. Loved, Loved, Loved this book!
dandelionfluff's review against another edition
5.0
I was really taken by this. It's a very diverse book, and done in such a way that its diversity is never forced. It presents life beautifully, even when all its parts are not always easy to acknowledge. Keep writing, Tonya Bolden. Please keep writing.
afro75's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. As a little boy says his bedtime prayers, the story touches on the people in his community he is praying for. Everyone is included in the prayer and the love and concern expressed in the prayer is beautiful. The illustrations capture the readers imagination with a sense of a prayer floating around the neighborhood and gently touching those who are being prayed for. Loved, Loved, Loved this book!
voya_k's review against another edition
4.0
Luminous and tender look at the spiritual life of a little boy. Offers hope to kids who worry about sadness in the world (war, poverty, homelessness, in particular).
autumnfaeb's review against another edition
5.0
Incredibly heart-warming, and a little sad, if I'm honest.
A great book to get you thinking about what really matters in life - touches on some heavy topics that many of us forget about.
A great book to get you thinking about what really matters in life - touches on some heavy topics that many of us forget about.
ipomoea's review
4.0
Gorgeous illustrations and a gentle, compassionate message made this work for me. I'm generally one to steer clear of religiously leaning books, but this was in the best way, praying for those who need help.
hmalmal's review
5.0
I absolutely loved the illustrations and I thought the story was so beautiful. Lately, I've been reading kids' books and there seems to always be a "bad guy" which is kind of an odd thing to teach at such a young age. This beautiful story had no villain and made sure that children knew that every person has something going on in their lives (even if you can't always tell) and to treat them respectfully and kindly.
tashrow's review
4.0
On a moonlit night, a young boy realizes that he’s forgotten to say his prayers and hops out of bed to pray. He notices the beauty of the yellow moon and begins to pray. As the moon crosses the sky, it shines on the different people that the boy prays for. He prays for people with no homes and the moon shines on a woman trying to sleep on a park bench. He prays for wars to end and the moon shines on a man worried about his daughter who is a soldier. He prays for the sick to be healed and the moon shines into a hospital room. He prays that everyone has enough food and the moon shines on a family with empty cupboards and also into a food pantry. He prays for his own family, even his pet turtle. And back in his bed, he prays that the next night he will remember to pray.
Bolden manages to keep this book solely about prayer and the act of praying for others without defining what religion the boy is. Her use of the moon as a unifying factor works well, creating a book that flows along in a natural way. Bolden’s text is done in poetic form, capturing moments of people in need of prayers with a real clarity.
Velasquez’s art is luminous. He captures moonlit rooms and places with a cool but also rich light. He celebrates diversity on the page, the people in the images a rich tapestry of color and ethnicities. The little boy’s earnest face speaks volumes about the importance of prayer.
A nondenominational book about prayers, need and community support, this book celebrates the power of faith in a way that children will easily relate to. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
Bolden manages to keep this book solely about prayer and the act of praying for others without defining what religion the boy is. Her use of the moon as a unifying factor works well, creating a book that flows along in a natural way. Bolden’s text is done in poetic form, capturing moments of people in need of prayers with a real clarity.
Velasquez’s art is luminous. He captures moonlit rooms and places with a cool but also rich light. He celebrates diversity on the page, the people in the images a rich tapestry of color and ethnicities. The little boy’s earnest face speaks volumes about the importance of prayer.
A nondenominational book about prayers, need and community support, this book celebrates the power of faith in a way that children will easily relate to. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
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