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A Mother's Prayer

Sometimes it's hard for kids—or even grown-ups—to understand the power of prayer. Through this sweet tale drawn straight from the family history of Sister Linda K. Burton, former Relief Society General President, you can help your children feel the Spirit and know of God's love and concern for them.

The year is 1874, and ten-year-old Joseph lives in a humble home in Copenhagen, Denmark, with his mother and four siblings. His father has been ill in the hospital for months, and though his mother works hard trying to provide for the family, she is unable to pay three months' rent. One night, Joseph overhears his mother pleading with the Lord for help. Joseph knows their situation is desperate and he wants to believe help will come—but how? How would they stay warm? Or would their prayer somehow, miraculously, be answered?

This true story and the charming illustrations that accompany it will transport you back in time, teaching your children that our Heavenly Father is always listening to each one of us and is always eager to help if we will ask in humble prayer.

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Linda K. Burton

Linda K. Burton was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a teenager, she spent three years in New Zealand, where her father served as mission president. She attended the University of Utah, studying elementary education. From 2007 to 2010 she served in South Korea with her husband, Craig P. Burton, as he presided over the Korea Seoul West Mission. Sister Burton has served in every auxiliary of the Church and on the Primary and Relief Society general boards. She was called as Relief Society General President in March 2012 and served in that capacity for five years, traveling throughout the world to meet and minister to women around the globe. Linda and Craig Burton have six children and 30 grandchildren.

 

Jennifer L. Meyer

Jennifer L. Meyer was born into a fantasy-loving military family. She grew up loving comics, reading, and drawing animals (especially bunnies). Her art has been featured on the covers of comics, chapter books, middle grade books, graphic novels, in portrait drawings, and in children's magazines. Society of Illustrators West has honored Jennifer with two awards. He work has also been included in the 3x3 Picture Book Show and featured multiple times in the Best of Contemporary Fantastic Art Annual: Spectrum. Her clients include Ladybug Magazine, Scholastic, Harper Festival, Zonderkidz, and Disney consumer products.

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