New series introduce tiny hearts to timeless hymns, scriptural prayers, and covenant promises.
P&R Publishing has released the first three board books in an ongoing series for children ages 0–3. Filled with vibrant, exuberant artwork by graphic designer Jessica Hiatt, they introduce young readers to historical Christian hymns, biblical prayers, and covenant promises compiled by Hannah Estes. Prayers and Promises include original, child-friendly Bible translations by Westminster Theological Seminary professor and P&R author Iain M. Duguid. The board books are a first for P&R, and the publisher plans to bring important scriptural truths to the board book format with subsequent volumes in the series.
HYMNS
Teach your children eight enduring hymns of the faith while enjoying vibrant illustrations that capture the lyrics for little hearts.
Hymns Included:
- Holy, Holy, Holy
- Be Thou My Vision
- Amazing Grace
- This Is My Father’s World
- Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
- Crown Him with Many Crowns
- Doxology
PRAYERS
Model prayer for your little one using eight beautifully illustrated scriptural prayers from Hannah, David, Daniel, Mary, and others.
Prayers Included:
- Mary’s Prayer from Luke 1
- Hannah’s Prayer from 1 Samuel 2
- Daniel’s Prayer from Daniel 9
- Paul’s Prayer from Ephesians 3
- David’s Prayer from Psalm 130
- The Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6
- The Saints’ Prayer from Revelation 19
- The High Priest’s Prayer from Numbers 6
PROMISES
Use eight beautifully illustrated passages to rehearse with your little one the covenant promises that God made to his people in the Old and New Testaments.
Promises Included:
- “I Will Be With You”
- “You Are My Sheep”
- “Ask and I Will Give”
- “I Am Strong when You Are Weak”
- “I Will Show You the Way”
- “I Will Forgive You”
- “I Will Change Your Heart”
- “I’m Coming Back”
THE EDITOR
Hannah Estes was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up in a ministry family. A graduate of the English Nanny & Governess School, she worked as a certified professional nanny and as an event coordinator at Westminster Theological Seminary before marrying her husband, Clint. She loves being a mom and pastor’s wife and hosting book clubs and gatherings at their home in Flourtown, Pennsylvania.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Jessica Hiatt is a pastor’s wife, mother, designer, and illustrator living in the Midwest. Her lifelong love of art and theology merged when she began working as a graphic designer for Westminster Theological Seminary, where she received an MAR. She has designed covers for the books The Wonderful Works of God (Bavinck), Things Unseen (Machen), and Struck Down but Not Destroyed (Hibbs), among others. She is passionate about conveying theological concepts creatively and visually, for work, at home, and in her church community.
