Sing, Wrestle, Spin by Jennifer Grant
About:
Title: Sing, Wrestle, Spin: Prayers for Active Kids
Author: Jennifer Grant
Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
Reading Age/Grade Level: This book is meant for kids to read on their own and try out the activities. Most suitable for ages 9-13 to read on their own.
Summary:
Prayer does not have to involve silence, sitting still, and solemnity. It can be active and engaging, especially essential for kids, who often enjoy movement and creativity. In an easy-to-use format with illustrations, the author connects scripture and biblical characters to dynamic prayer practices such as wrestling, singing, breathing, and dancing.
Praying while using sign language, tracing a labyrinth, applying Band-Aids, planting a seed, eating something delicious, or riding a bike―these fun ideas are just some of the ways wiggly, tactile, and nonverbal kids will learn to reach out in love, gratitude, and need to God.
Notes from our Vetting Team:
“This book is laid out in a way that would make it a good "devotional" book for older kids. Most of the sections highlight a biblical story and connects it to the prayer practice. The biblical stories are told in thoughtful and simple ways”.
