The Amazing Grace book is an invitation for children to talk directly with Jesus through simple, yet poignant prayers. This powerful book helps teach little ones about a kind, good, powerful Heavenly Father who cares, hears our prayers-and shows us amazing grace Listen to the song "Amazing Grace," read the book and discuss the themes with your children. This is a great way to help your kids become more loving and thoughtful, and experience Jesus's amazing grace. "Amazing Grace," the enduring Christian hymn, is one of the most well-known and beloved spiritual songs ever written. It was penned by the Englishman John Newton (1725-1807), once the captain of a slave ship who converted to Christianity after an encounter with God during a violent storm at sea. He eventually became an ordained minister in the Church of England.