Listening for God: Silence Practice for Little Ones
By Katie Warner · Published by TAN Books
Overview
This children’s book uses the biblical story of the prophet Elijah to teach little ones how to sit in sacred silence so they may learn to listen for the voice of God and grow in prayer. Written with insight into children’s spirituality and rooted in the Church’s tradition of adoration, it encourages young hearts to build the habit of quiet reflection that supports a lifelong relationship with Jesus.
- Uses Elijah’s encounter with God’s still, small voice to introduce silence as prayer.
- Engages children with bright illustrations and an interactive storyline.
- Teaches that even brief silent time can grow into deeper listening and dialogue with God.
- Designed to be read repeatedly so children and adults alike learn to value quiet prayer.
- Supports early spiritual formation by nurturing the gift of listening to God’s voice.
Intended Audience
This book is ideal for Catholic families, catechists, and parents who wish to introduce preschool and early elementary children to the practice of prayerful silence rooted in Scripture and the Church’s tradition, and as a supportive resource for family devotional life.
Key Themes
- Introduction to sacred silence and listening for God’s voice
- Scripture example of the prophet Elijah
- Early spiritual formation in prayer
- Family‑oriented devotional practice rooted in tradition
- Illustrator:
- Amy Rodriguez
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 32
- Publication Date:
- 2/2/21
- SKU:
- 2932
- Product Format:
- Hardcover
- Height:
- 8.00
- Width:
- 8.00
18 Reviews
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Great book!
This is a great book to help introduce little ones (and big ones too!) to sacred silence. Originally…
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Children’s adoration basically
Good way to get out wiggles before few minutes of prayer or adoration.
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Listening for God
A helpful resource for my kid who struggles with anxiety and ADHD.
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Wonderful
Beautiful introduction to silent prayer for kids. Something we adults need to practice sometimes as …
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Amazing!
This book surprised me - it is a beautiful way to teach our young kids about prayer in silence, how …
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A valuable resource.
This was the fourth Katie Warner book we have read. A few years ago we read Cloud of Witnesses: A Ch…
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Listening for God
The book was advertised as one for those receiving Holy COmmunion for the 1st time so I got a copy t…
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Great book to teach children about silence and prayer
I gave this book as a gift to a friend for his family. Him and his wife read it to their little ones…
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Great for little ones!
Our 5-year-old daughter loves this book. It's a fun way to introduce them to the idea and prac…
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Listening for God
Beautiful and engaging for children! It makes the story if Elijah alive and VERY MEMORABLE because …
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Great Book!
This will be a Christmas gift for non-practicing Christians.
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Introducing children to silence, listening for God in that silence, and prayer.
I bought this book to gift to parents of young children. The concept was interesting to them. I'…
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