Prayer is communication. I find it gives hope, infuses calm, and helps instill inner peace. It's been a part of my daily life from a young age, and I am very thankful. Moonbeams and Sweet Dreams: Poems and Prayers for Children was written for my grandchildren in Sicily. It was a way to share something of myself during our time apart. I hope these poems bring enjoyment to other children and open them to the understanding of how purposeful prayer can be in their lives.