A Child’s Book of Prayers (1941) by Louis Raymond, illustrated by Masha (pseudonym for artist Marie A. Lawson), is a vintage collection of simple, heartfelt prayers designed to introduce young children to spiritual reflection. The book features timeless verses, including classic Christian prayers like “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep,” grace before meals, and gentle poems of gratitude for nature and family.
Masha’s illustrations—soft watercolors of rosy-cheeked children, serene landscapes, and cozy domestic scenes—evoke a mid-20th-century aesthetic of innocence and warmth. The book reflects the era’s emphasis on moral instruction through accessible, lyrical language.
For collectors of: Nostalgic children’s devotionals, A Child’s Garden of Verses (Stevenson), or Tasha Tudor’s illustrated prayer books.
