My Baptism Book

by Sophie Piper, Dubravka Kolanovic (Illustrator)

Overview

OVER 300,000 SOLD!
This collection of prayers, psalms, and Bible stories is the perfect gift for any child being baptized, from infant through elementary age. Every page is filled with reassuring messages of God's treasured love and care for each child. Celebrate a special baptism or christening with this charming keepsake book filled with beautiful illustrations! A dedication page and simple statements of Christian belief are perfect for even the youngest children, making this a wonderful gift for the special occasion.

My Baptism Book:

• Features beautiful poetry that celebrates the child being baptized and the love God has for that special little one
• Mentions Bible stories and psalms from Scripture
• Includes a presentation page with room to personalize with the recipient’s name, baptism date, names of godparents, and well wishes from the gift giver
• Showcases various Christian statements of faith with beautiful illustrations and age-appropriate language
• Is perfect for baptism and newborn gifts

Sections of the book include:
Me — an area that recognizes the child’s self in relation to God
My Baptism — verses and excerpts from the Holy Bible, ending in simple prayers
A Child of God — offering Scripture passages, Psalms, and other Bible excerpts
God, Jesus, God's Holy Spirit — simple thoughts about the Holy Trinity
Blessings — simple prayers and well wishes for the child as they grow into the community of believers.

Those who attend the baptism or christening can sign the inside pages, creating a special book for any child’s spiritual journey. With its reassuring message of God's eternal love and care, My Baptism Book is sure to be a treasured memento.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781557255358
Publisher:	Paraclete Press
Publication date:	02/01/2007
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	111,058
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 6 Years

About the Author

Sophie Piper is the inspiring author of many books for young children, including the Paraclete Press bestseller, My Baptism Book (over 300,000 copies sold), Prayers for Each and Every Day, and Poems & Prayers for Easter. Over the years, she has taken a special interest in writing and compiling books to communicate the themes of love, hope and faith to young children. Her sincere and simple style has given rise to many prayer and gift books. She lives in the Thames Valley, England.


Dubravka Kolanovic was born in Croatia. She studied at Savannah College of Art and Design, and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. For years, she has volunteered in projects for the protection of the environment and animals throughout the world. All her travels and time spent in wonderful parts of the globe, such as the Amazon rainforest, African Savannah, Borneo, the Galapagos Islands, remote Pacific coral reefs, the Arctic and Antarctica are a constant source of inspiration. She illustrated the best-selling My Baptism Book and lives and works in Zadar on the coast of Croatia with her husband, two sons, and a dog.

Editorial Reviews

An appealing prayer book to mark an infant baptism or christening.

From the Publisher