Dennis the Menace and the Bible Kids #[7]
In "Dennis and the Lord's Prayer," Dennis the Menace grapples with the meaning of the familiar words he’s heard at church, prompting heartfelt conversations with the Mitchells and the Wilsons. Written by Fred Toole and illustrated by Hank Ketcham—both on the cover as well—this 1980 Word Books issue captures a quiet, thoughtful moment in Dennis’s mischievous life, where forgiveness and understanding take center stage.
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Dennis is confused about the words in the Lord's Prayer, and about prayer in general. The Mitchells and the Wilsons do their best to explain things to him. As called for in the Lord's Prayer, Dennis and Mr. Wilson forgive each other for their various annoyances, and receive forgiveness in return.
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