One of the best ways to memorize a long passage of Scripture is to hear it over and over again. One of the easiest times to memorize Scripture is in early childhood. And one of the classic texts to memorize is the Lord’s Prayer.
Introducing… Three illustrated picture books of the Lord’s Prayer. Two sample pages from each are shown.
Each book has the expected scene of a mealtime for “Give us this day our daily bread.” They struggle with the more abstract concepts–how does one illustrate “thy kingdom come” or “glory?” But “lead us not into temptation” receives many creative interpretations.
The Lord’s Prayer, illustrated by Helen Caswell
Available from Amazon. A sister and brother are shown in scenes that illustrate the lines of the prayer. One of my favorites is the illustration for “thine is the power” of a terrific lightning storm, culminating in a golden sunset for “thine is the glory.”
Hallowed be thy name. I love how small the children are in comparison to the rest of the page.
Lead us not into temptation. It's only a quick hop over the fence...and the apples are so juicy.
Give Us This Day, illustrated by Tasha Tudor
Available from Amazon. A sister and brother are shown in scenes that illustrate the lines of the prayer. One of my favorites is the illustration for “as we forgive those who trespass against us” which shows the mother hugging her son with a broken vase in the background. Overall, the scenes in this book have a disconnected feel to them. Helen Caswell (above) manages to be more specific with her illustrations than Tasha does.
But deliver us from evil. Tasha Tudor draws the most startling illustration of this phrase.
And lead us not into temptation. Now pups, this is how to snitch a bite of cake.
The Lord’s Prayer, illustrated by Tim Ladwig
Available from Amazon. A young girl and her father help an old lady with her yard work. Of the three books, this one has the best-defined story line, although the story is told only in the pictures.
Our Father who art in heaven. I love the height perspective the artist uses.
And lead us not into temptation. Should she put the medallion she found in her pocket, or should she ask the lady if she lost it, first?
