Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World: God Hears Every Prayer -- Helen Lee, Hardcover

God hears every prayer!

Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World is an inspiring story about faith, empathy, and the power of prayer. Written by Helen Lee and beautifully illustrated by Shin Maeng, this book follows Kaylee and her grandfather, Halbi, as they read the morning newspaper. While reading, they look for ways to pray for the children of the world.

When Kaylee sees a photo of a sad boy from far away, she begins to wonder, "Does God really care?" This heartfelt story gently guides children to recognize the brokenness in our world and to turn their hearts to God with the assurance that He hears every prayer--even when words feel hard to find.

This book offers a way for families to engage with global issues through prayer, fostering meaningful conversations with children. From author Helen Lee and illustrator Shin Maeng, Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World features a Korean American family whose desire to seek after God will resonate with families of faith all around the world.

Why You'll Love This Book

• Encourages Prayer: Help children understand the importance of bringing their thoughts and concerns to God
• Engages Tough Topics: Tackle subjects like brokenness and grief with honesty and sensitivity, encouraging empathy for others
• Builds Faith: Encourage children that God hears and answers their prayers

Discover the powerful story of Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World and bring the message of God's love and care into children's lives today!

Author: Helen Lee
Publisher: IVP Kids
Published: 05/13/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.19h x 9.35w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9781514009161
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author

Helen Lee is an author, wife, mom of three young men--which means she lives at Costco in her spare time--and the dog mom of a Mini Bernedoodle named Simba. She has written books for adults and is working on her first middle-grade novel. Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World is her first picture book.

Shin Maeng (MA, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) now resides in Aberdeen, Scotland, but he grew up in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. He is married to Sarah and together they have a wee lass. Shin loves to create on his iPad and also loves to get his hands dirty. Music, cities, stories, Marvel comics, dancing, most things on YouTube, food, justice, and the movement of God are a few things that inspire Shin's hands to create. You can find out more about what he's up to at www.shinhappen.com.