Now the Day Is over Toddler Prayers Author:S. Baring-Gould "Now the day is over Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steel across the sky." So begins this well-loved evening hymn that has delighted and soothed generations of children. Part poem and part prayer this beautiful song speaks to children of God's gracious presence as they rest their weary bodies and anticipate waking pure and ... more »fresh in the coming day. And, as he has done in two previous children's hymn books, Preston McDaniels uses his wit, wisdom, and talent to help children visualize the deeper meaning of Baring-Gould's words. (Ages 3-7 years) Praise for Preston McDaniels: "...lively, compelling illustrations..." -CBA Marketplace "...charming, lovely, reverential, joyful..." -Troy Broadcasting Corporation "Colorful and dramatic illustrations..." -Catholic Parent Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) wrote this hymn especially for the children of his parish in England in 1865. Preston McDaniels studied music before turning to art. He is a free-lance illustrator and lives in Aurora, Nebraska. He is the illustrator of two previous hymn books, God of the Sparrow (1999) and All Things Bright and Beautiful (2000), both from Morehouse Publishing.« less