The Quiet in the Pot - Brother Lawrence: A Story of Quiet Joy

By Bronwyn Finch

The Quiet in the Pot - Brother Lawrence is a heartwarming children's book inspired by the life of Brother Lawrence, a humble 17th-century monk who found peace in everyday tasks. Through lyrical prose and glowing illustrations, young readers follow his journey from a curious boy to a joyful kitchen helper, discovering that peeling potatoes or stirring soup can be acts of love and prayer. Perfect for ages 4-8, this gentle tale invites kids to find joy and mindfulness in their own daily moments, making it a cherished read-aloud for families and classrooms. Publisher: The Evergreen Centre

Publisher's Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Finch, Bronwyn.

The Quiet in the Pot: Brother Lawrence / text by Bronwyn Finch; illustrations by Mark Anderson. - First edition.

Summary: A gentle tale inspired by Brother Lawrence, a humble 17th-century monk, showing how simple kitchen tasks can be acts of love and prayer.

Identifiers: ISBN 978-1-989647-73-8

Subjects: Brother Lawrence, of the Resurrection, 1614-1691-Juvenile literature. Monks-Juvenile literature. Mindfulness-Juvenile literature. Christian life-Juvenile literature.

Classification: 248.4-dc23

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1989647731
• ISBN13: 9781989647738
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Evergreen Centre
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3