“Fryer Brown and Harris gently expand the notion of prayer beyond one of petition, offering reassuring text and warm-hued slice-of-life vignettes . . . Through it all, the concept emerges as one component of connection to loving community—and ‘a gift from God that everyone gets to use…. No matter who we are/ or what we do.’” —Publishers Weekly
“Brown’s quietly empowering verse offers a multifaceted, child-friendly exploration of the topic . . . No specific church denominations are mentioned, allowing a variety of Christian readers to see their experiences reflected here. A quiet, feel-good prayer in and of itself.” —Kirkus Reviews
When we lie down to sleep or bless our food before we eat, we pray. But what is prayer?
Prayer is gratitude. Prayer is love. Prayer is a gift from God that everyone can use in times of need. It can be said in a shout or a whisper, in the pews of a church or on the living room couch. Prayer is simple—anyone can do it.
With simple, sweet, contemplative text from award-winning author Tameka Fryer Brown and sweet illustrations from rising-star artist Alleanna Harris, Prayer Is is a gentle exploration of the different meanings of prayer seen through the eyes of a girl and her family—the perfect gift for baby showers, christenings, birthdays, or any moment in a child’s life.
PRAYER IS
by Tameka Fryer Brown and Alleanna Harris
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Macmillan Children’s Books
Release Date: January 13, 2026
ISBN: 9780374392390