Bible and Prayers for Teddy and Me
What’s inside...
This Bible story book contains 12 favourite retellings, chosen to emphasise the message of God's love and care. Each story concludes with a blessing, prayer or reflection which is illustrated with the child and the teddy bear together. Children will love the endearing teddy bear illustrations which will help them to relate easily to the stories and prayers. Stories included are from both the Old and New Testaments such as In the Beginning, Noah and the Ark, Baby Moses, David and Goliath, Jonah Learns a Lesson, Daniel and the Lions, Jesus is Born, Jesus the Teacher, The Story of the Sower, The Lost Sheep, The Farmer's Son, The Man in the Tree, The Good Samaritan, and The First Easter.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-7
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you learn about kindness from the stories in this book?
How do you think praying can help people feel better?
Which story or prayer was your favorite and why?
If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
How can we practice being thankful every day?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate the themes to your child’s daily experiences to make the concepts more relatable.
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about each story and prayer, fostering a deeper understanding.
Use the stories as a bedtime routine, allowing a calm and reflective time for you and your child.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite story or character from the book, using art to further engage with the material.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of gratitude
Explanation: Through prayers and stories, the book teaches children to express gratitude for their blessings and the people around them.
Real-World Application: Children can practice being thankful each day, appreciating things like family, friends, and their environment, fostering a positive outlook.
Example Lesson: Building a habit of prayer
Explanation: This book introduces the concept of prayer as a regular practice, demonstrating through Teddy's routine how prayers can be integrated into daily life.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt the habit of praying at certain times of the day, using this time for reflection and peace, helping them cope with various situations.
Example Lesson: Understanding compassion
Explanation: The stories in the book highlight acts of kindness and consideration, showing children how Teddy and other characters care for each other.
Real-World Application: Children learn to empathize with their peers' feelings and situations, encouraging them to offer help and understanding in their interactions.
Example Lesson: Learning about forgiveness
Explanation: The narrative includes themes of forgiving others and making amends, important aspects of social interaction demonstrated by the characters.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to resolve conflicts peacefully and to be forgiving, reducing long-term negativity in their relationships.
Example Lesson: Respect for diversity
Explanation: Throughout the stories and prayers, there's an underlying theme of respecting and accepting differences among people and cultures.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by embracing diversity in their classrooms and communities, promoting inclusivity and global awareness.