Kid Review – Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World – picture book
Lee, Helen. Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World. Illustrated by Shin Maeng. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2025.
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Summary
Kaylee and her grandfather Halbi love reading the newspaper, faithfully fetched each morning by their dog, Keedo. As they read, they look for ways to pray for the children of the world. But when Kaylee encounters the photo of a sad boy halfway around the world she wonders, Does God really care?
This story tenderly guides readers of any age toward the God who hears and answers our prayers—even when we feel overwhelmed or can’t find the right words. From author Helen Lee and illustrator Shin Maeng, Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World features a Korean American family whose desire to seek after God will resonate with families of faith all around the world.
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My Kid Review
Teaching our children to pray and have compassion for others is one of the most important things we can do as parents. Helen Lee has written a wonderful picture book about a young girl who, through the help of her grandfather, is developing a spirit that desires to pray for others. They scan the newspaper every morning looking for children to pray for.
Shin Maeng created illustrations that will help children visualize the text.
Parents and Sunday school or classroom teachers will find a use for this book. Children will enjoy it as well. Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World would make a great addition to the picture book section of a K-12 Christian school library.
I received a complimentary copy of Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World. This is my honest review.
About the Author – Helen Lee
Helen Lee is an author, wife, mom of three young men—which means she lives at Costco in her spare time—and the dog mom of a Mini Bernedoodle named Simba. She has written books for adults and is working on her first middle-grade novel. Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World is her first picture book.
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