Doing something new

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and longtime book discussion leader

Title:

Doing something new: A prayer for beginnings

Author:

Mitali Perkins

Illustrator:

Andres Landazabal

Publisher:

Intervarsity Press Kids

https://www.ivpress.com/ivp-kids

Date:

August 11, 2026

Format:

Hardcover

Length:

Overview:

The author reminds children as they do new things in their lives (and new things come up all the time!) that not only are they not alone -Jesus is with them all the time-but also Jesus went through some of those very same things. Punctuated with lively bright illustrations, Doing something new: A prayer for beginnings also includes Bible verses to demonstrate each of the new adventures.

Rating:

5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

4-8 year olds

Christian impact:

Children and perhaps their parents as well will will be encouraged in the new experiences in their lives.

Also includes:

-a note from the author

-about the author and illustrator

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