Children's Book of Table Blessings

New prayers for new mealtime occasions This third volume in the Children's Blessings series focuses on mealtime. Most of the collection is all-new, originating in the author's easy ability to find the kid-appealing instant in each situation. Using both playful verse and graceful prose, both wit and honesty, Kendig helps turn ordinary moments into moments of grace. What sets this collection apart are the all-new prayers which emphasize togetherness, gratitude, and miracles, and which turn a daily mealtime ritual into an opportunity for variety, pleasure and surprise. There are also prayers for unexpected days--Valentine's, Holy Thursday, national holidays--as well as prayers for the expected holidays of Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. In addition, there are prayers for dinner guests, picnics, dining out, and those really-need-to-be-prayed-over leftovers. Finally, the outside world is brought into the family and embraced through such prayers for people in need or for the hungry. When a special occasion is lacking, these lovely prayers find the special in the everyday. Children's Book of Table Blessings is written for children aged five to eight. Its text and homey, full-color pictures are appropriate for a diverse ecumenical audience. Perfect anywhere there's a table ringed by kids, this book is for parents and grandparents, parochial schools, vacation Bible schools, Christian summer camps, religious daycare centers, and gift buyers.