Title: Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts
Author: Donna Wyland
Major Themes: Bible, Psalms, Poetry, Donna Wyland, Bible Stories, Devotionals
Synopsis: Beautiful pictures enhance 12 psalms that have been rewritten to rhyme in English.
One type of book that I love to find is a book that I can use for a brief time of inspiration in the morning as we begin our homeschooling day. My latest find of this sort is Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts. Each page contains a psalm made into modern poetry, one or several delightful pictures illustrating the psalm, and a brief prayer.
Publisher’s description:
The sky is like a large blue tent
stretched high above the sun,
that floats and falls from end to end
and warms till day is done.
~ Psalm 19:5-6
Young hearts will cherish the sweet rhyme contained in Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts as they are gently guided to a closer relationship with God. From beginning to end, the colorful childlike illustrations bring the psalms to life and inspire children to hide God’s Word in their hearts.
Uniquely created for children ages 4 – 8, this book of scriptural poetry will inspire children to sing praises to God and help them understand and remember God’s constant presence and powerful promises. And, for parents who want to lead their growing children to the original Bible psalms, they are included at the end.
Whether for morning devotions or nighttime prayers, Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts will bless children seeking to know the Lord and provide a foundation for intimate spiritual time with parents, grandparents, and others.
My thoughts:
I love this book. The pictures are sweet, and the rhymes help us, as modern people, to experience the psalms as the poetry they were written in. I also like that the psalms that have been rewritten are also included in the back of the book in the ESV version. Only 12 Psalms have been included here; I wonder if the author plans to produce another volume in the future? If so, I will certainly want a copy! As it is, as soon as I have the print version of this book, I plan to read it over a few weeks, to my younger children.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
No warnings!
Age levels:
Listening Level—Ages 3 – 4, 5 – 8
Reading Independently—Ages 8 – 12
Links to buy this book:
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle | Hardcover
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