An Alphabetical Collection of Heartfelt Prayers for Kids

Prayer is a beautiful way to tell God about everything we're going through. But when emotions run high or life gets overwhelming, it can be tough to find the right words. Teach Me to Pray offers children a rich collection of prayers designed to help them better understand the world, express their feelings to God, and use their Bible in prayer.

Organized alphabetically, this book guides children through key topics from a biblical perspective—including anger, confession, envy, friendship, gossip, healing, identity, justice, and more. Perfect for individual, family, and church contexts, each engaging reading features a memory verse, a short devotion, relevant follow-up verses, and a heartfelt prayer. With this accessible resource, the next generation is better equipped to build a solid biblical foundation while learning to love God and others more deeply.

• Written for Kids Ages 8–12: Features straightforward language, rhyming prayers, and simple teaching to keep kids engaged
• Topical: Addresses a wide variety of topics including anger, confession, envy, friendship, gossip, healing, identity, justice, and more 
• A to Z Framework: Encyclopedic structure makes it easy for children and parents to find a specific emotion or topic for prayer
• Versatile: Perfect for morning devotionals, family meals, Sunday school, homeschool, bedtime routines, or whenever the Spirit leads

Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of numerous books for adults and kids, including Help for the Hungry Soul; Teach Me to Pray; What Makes You Beautiful; and the For the Bible Tells Me So board book series. Kristen is a member of The Orchard and lives in Chicagoland with her husband and three children.