Tiny Hands

Hannah Duguid Estes, Ed.

Reviewed by: Ayrian Yasar

Tiny Hands series, edited by Hannah Duguid Estes. P&R, 2023. Hardcover, 16 pages each, $12.99 each. Reviewed by OP member Ayrian Yasar.

The Tiny Hands series by Hannah Estes with illustrations by Jessica Hiatt is a wonderful addition for drawing our children closer to their heavenly Father. There are three books in the series. Each is a small, light, sixteen-page board book with text on one page opposite vibrant illustrations on the other (none of Christ). But child-friendly design does not mean childish content.

Tiny Hands Prayers contains eight prayers from Scripture to meditate upon with your little one, including prayers of Jesus, Hannah, Mary, Paul, and others. These prayers are wonderful examples of the things we ought to pray for, the challenges we often face, and the reality of our heavenly Father who hears and is mighty to save. These prayers would be a lovely accompaniment to a children’s story Bible, even for older children—one could read the story of the saint (for example, Paul), then read the corresponding prayer.

Tiny Hands Hymns curates eight well known hymns, three of which are “Holy, Holy, Holy,” “Be Thou My Vision,” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” For each hymn the book includes one verse, except for “Amazing Grace,” which includes two. For parents desiring an aid for introducing their children to a variety of rich hymns, this is a great tool.

Tiny Hands Promises helps parents or Sunday school teachers introduce God’s promises to the littlest covenant children. The promises, most from the New Testament, cover God’s presence during times of fear, God knowing his sheep, God answering our prayers, and more.

I especially appreciated the translation work by Iain Duguid in both Prayers and Promises. His translations were simple, taking words or concepts in the passage and using language that a small child would understand. Just one example is his translation of John 10:27–28: “My sheep hear their Shepherd’s voice. I know each and every one, and they follow after me when I call them. I give them eternal life so that they will never die, and no one can grab them away from my care.”

These books are a wonderful aid for teaching young ones more about their Savior. But you will likely find they are a blessing to you, too.