Illumination Book Awards―Bronze, Children's Picture Book 2026 Independent Press Award Winner―Childrens–Religion Fiction SOLA Network's 2025 Asian American Book Awards Winner 2025 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal “Kaylee’s desire to be aware of the world around her, and to empathize with the suffering of others, is a beautiful model for young readers. . . . Maeng’s appealing cartoon images highlight Kaylee’s earnestness, and the ‘Kim Family Prayer Map’ gives their prayer practice a well-drawn sense of practicality. Children from many disparate places affected by both tragedy and joy are shown, giving a sense of how big and diverse the world is. An affecting story that will resonate with the faithful.” – Kirkus Reviews 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! “Kaylee’s desire to be aware of the world around her, and to empathize with the suffering of others, is a beautiful model for young readers. . . . Maeng’s appealing cartoon images highlight Kaylee’s earnestness, and the ‘Kim Family Prayer Map’ gives their prayer practice a well-drawn sense of practicality. Children from many disparate places affected by both tragedy and joy are shown, giving a sense of how big and diverse the world is. An affecting story that will resonate with the faithful.” Kirkus Reviews, May 2025 "The church desperately needs resources for teaching children how to navigate the anxiety and exhaustion swirling around us―and Helen Lee has given us the gift of pointing children to the comfort and power of our Heavenly Father. Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World powerfully teaches children (and adults) to bring their fears and cries and requests to the one who can hold them." Kaitlyn Schiess, author, speaker, and host of Curiously, Kaitlyn "In this sweet story, Helen Lee introduces the simple and profound ways children (and adults) can pray for a hurting world. Incorporating a subtle and satisfying element of Korean culture, Kaylee, her praying dog Keedo, and grandfather Halbi are helped by God to talk with God from their hearts and on behalf of people far and wide." Ann Suk Wang, author of The House Before Falling into the Sea "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once wrote that we live in a global village and a great world house, reminding us of our interconnectedness as global citizens. He sought to raise our consciousness about caring for our local, national, and global neighbors alike. In this work, Helen Lee carries forward that vision, helping children understand that we are part of a global world and that compassion knows no borders. Grab this book and use it as a tool to teach your child that God's love extends to the whole world―and that being a good neighbor is not defined by distance." Zion Lester, coauthor of Zion Learns to See and community leader, and Terence Lester, coauthor of Zion Learns to See and founder of Love Beyond Walls “Kaylee’s desire to be aware of the world around her, and to empathize with the suffering of others, is a beautiful model for young readers. . . . Maeng’s appealing cartoon images highlight Kaylee’s earnestness, and the ‘Kim Family Prayer Map’ gives their prayer practice a well-drawn sense of practicality. Children from many disparate places affected by both tragedy and joy are shown, giving a sense of how big and diverse the world is. An affecting story that will resonate with the faithful. Kirkus Reviews, May 2025 "With Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World , Helen Lee weaves together her deep love for children and their