My First Examen Board Book – Catholic Kids Devotional on Daily Examen Prayer
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Start Faithful Habits Early with “My First Examen”
Help your child grow in self-awareness and gratitude through the gentle practice of the Daily Examen—specially designed for little hearts and hands. Inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola’s timeless prayer, My First Examen is a beautiful Catholic board book that introduces young children to reflecting on their day with God.
Whether read during bedtime, family prayer, or quiet devotional time, this book is the perfect introduction to a life of prayerful reflection.
📖 Features & Benefits:
- ✅ Durable board book format for little hands
- ✅ Simple, kid-friendly language perfect for toddlers and early readers
- ✅ Based on the Ignatian Daily Examen prayer
- ✅ Encourages gratitude, reflection, and awareness of God’s presence
- ✅ Ideal for Catholic homes, classrooms, or gifts
- ✅ Perfect for bedtime routines and family prayer moments
👪 A Beautiful Way to Build Prayer Habits as a Family
Designed for Catholic kids and their parents, this devotional board book turns reflection into a treasured nightly routine. Teach your children how to recognize God’s goodness and grow in faith—starting today.
✨ Bring the Examen into your home and heart—Order now!
Perfect for Catholic moms, teachers, and anyone wanting to instill faith-filled habits in the next generation.
Designed in the USA, Manufactured in China. See our manufacturing statement of transparency here
This book meets Child Safety requirements for ages 3+
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The illustrations alone are adorable, but what makes this book extra special are all the little interactive details! From lift-the-flaps to peek-through surprises and rotating wheels, there's something for little hands to discover on every page. Such a fun way to introduce little ones to our faith!
We love this book! It’s been a great, gentle introduction to The Examen. My 5 year old is actually most interested in it and really enjoys the engagement. It’s been a nice way for he and I to connect as well.
I think this book will be a favorite bedtime book. I like the prompts for even the youngest children to remember things from their day.
We just received our first Examen book, and it’s already a favorite!
It’s perfect for my almost 4 year old. He loves the illustrations and learning to pray along!
Got this as a birthday gift for our God children and it’s a perfect gift. It is interactive and fun.
This book is everything I wanted. It is a beautiful way to start your children on a path towards a lifetime of prayer.
One of my favorite purchases from this store. My toddler interacts with the book every night for her nightly prayers. She loves it. Great introduction to examination of conscience.
I loved the book; I gave it as a gift to my young nephew, who was just baptized. I love how the book introduces someone who is little to some of the key ideas of the Examen in a way that is accessible and meaningful.
The materials are good quality but I don't think the board book format is appropriate for the content. I think age 5+ would be great for starting examen but my kids were turned off by a board book as too babyish. As a board book, the amount of text would be difficult for toddlers to sit through/comprehend. I also think the Jesus in your heart turn wheel had a lot of blank space -usually those are used to rotate through multiple images.
Very cute and interactive!
My 4 year old loves praying with this book before bed. It helps to calm her mind and body. The prayer prompts are perfect for inviting little ones to talk to Jesus about their day and the interactive wheels and lift the flaps keep them engaged.
Helpful for adults also! I love the step by step directions, and this can be a great nighttime routine.
I am very inspired by this sweet book. It will be a gift for my 8 yo niece.
My seven and six-year-old girls loved this book and want to read it every night. I’m excited to read it with all my other children as well. thank you so much!
I have this to my grandchild for Easter. The quality was incredible and very pleased with my purchase!
Purchased as part of my son's Easter basket and read through it tonight - so sweet to get a peek inside his mind and heart! Can't wait for all of the conversations we will have going through this book! Wonderful product from a wonderful small Catholic shop.
Thank you.. this is a great gift.
Adorable and great for a baptism gift!
We adore this book and have already shared it with so many people who ordered more.
My First Examen Board Book – Catholic Kids Devotional on Daily Examen Prayer
Just read book with my granddaughter. She loves it.
I bought this for my grandson who will be receiving his First Holy Communion in May to help him prepare for his first Reconciliation.
Upon seeing this title on your website, I was intrigued so much that I ordered multiple copies, keeping one for myself. The parents and grandparents of the recipients were as impressed as I was! Thank God for inspiring you to create a simple, effective, and meaningful tool to help both young children and adults grow in awareness and humility.
May God continue to bless you and your efforts.
Abby Cano, Auntie and Godmother 😌
I love My First Examen. This beautiful book leads a child/family through a thoughtful reflection of their day and invites them to make Jesus the center.
Looking forward to sending this to my Godchildren!
Love the quality very well done beautiful images
Really well made and unique little book! Looking forward to when my daughter gets a little older and is ready for it!
Great way to talk to your toddler about God and their emotions.
Such a sweet book to read with my 2 year old! It helps us structure our prayers during bedtime
A wonderful addition to our family prayer routine. We have a 7 week old and we answer the questions as we think she would as well as for ourselves. Love the exam in general and this book makes it more accessible for young and old alike. It’s also interactive! Can’t recommend enough.
This book is amazing for kids!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Daily Examen?
The Examen is a prayer from St. Ignatius of Loyola in which we look back over the day with God, noticing His presence and giving thanks. My First Examen puts that practice into simple words a young child can follow.
How do I use My First Examen with my child?
Read it at bedtime, during family prayer or in a quiet devotional moment, and pause on each page to talk about the day together. Over time it can become part of your nightly routine.
Why teach the Examen to a young child?
It helps children grow in gratitude and self-awareness and learn to recognize God's goodness in their everyday life. Starting with a gentle board book makes reflection feel natural long before they can read on their own.
What age is My First Examen for?
The book meets child safety requirements for ages 3 and up. Its kid-friendly language suits toddlers and early readers, and the board pages hold up to nightly reading.
Is My First Examen a good gift for a Catholic family or classroom?
It is a thoughtful gift for Catholic homes, and teachers can use it in the classroom to close the day with a short prayer of reflection.