A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children
By B.G. ‘Odo’ Bonner · Published by TAN Books
Overview
Teach your children the timeless rhythm of prayer with this charming adaptation of Compline, the night office of the Divine Office, made accessible for young hearts through elegant illustration and simple language. Adapted by Bo Bonner and beautifully illustrated by Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs, this little book fosters a gentle bedtime routine that unites children with the Church’s ancient tradition.
- Introduces young children to the Liturgy of the Hours in a simple, age-appropriate form
- Includes psalms and hymns that invoke God’s protection through the night
- Faithful adaptation that points toward the full Divine Office
- Delightful illustrations by Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs to engage little ones
- Compact 40-page size is perfect for nightly family prayer
Intended Audience
This book is suited for Catholic families and parents who desire to cultivate in their children a reverent, consistent prayer habit rooted in the Church’s liturgical tradition.
Key Themes
- Night prayer as a spiritual rhythm
- Trust in God’s protection while sleeping
- Introduction to the Divine Office
- Formation of children in liturgical spirituality
- Illustrator:
- Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs
- Publish Date:
- 9/30/2025
- Page Count:
- 40
- Preview Link:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/3339_Preview.pdf
- Height:
- 6.00
- Width:
- 4.00
4 Reviews
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I love it! Will we see other hours?
I'm an adult and I've placed this book next to my own book. Sometimes, we need to pray as …
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Every Aspect is Appealing
The small size of this book, the sturdy binding, the easy text and, most of all, the beautiful illus…
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Sure to be loved by children.
I received a digital copy of this book as a surprise gift. I did not know anything about it before I…
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So sweet!
Will definitely be praying this over our children each night! Short and sweet, but so powerful