Catholic Children's Book Club

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New Recommendations: Hover mouse over title for additional details The Apostles' Creed - Artful retelling of this classic prayer with lovely illustrations Child's Guide to the Holy Days - A wonderful resource for your children's library The Littlest Gargoyle Book and Audio CD - Angelina narrates and sings this incredible storybook Friday Night with the Pope - One special sabbath is remembered in this storybook Catholic Cardlinks: The Bible - A fun and fantastic resource teaches your child about the Bible Ten Commandments Coloring & Activity Book - An inexpensive coloring book, "manga style", teaches the Commandments The Easter Swallows - A lovely picture book Kid Tea - Pure fun! Teaches colors and the days of the week Growing in Love: Virtues for Little Ones - A sturdy board book for little hands Thank You Dear God!: Prayers for Little Ones - Precious board book with lots of prayers for little ones Sparks Fly High: The Legend of Dancing Point - Great illustration and a fun retelling of this legend Brother Juniper - A great storybook teaches important lessons Wait Until Then - An opportunity to speak with your child about Jesus and heaven Who Is Jesus? - A tremendous resource for your child - packed with illustrations and resources A Walk on the Waves - Boad book about Jesus walking on water Mary's Big Surprise - Board book about Easter morning Jesus Feeds Everybody! - Board book about Jesus and the loaves and fishes Where Are You, Little Lamb? - Board book about Jesus, the Good Shepherd Where Do Babies Come From? - Help your child learn about new life! Where Did Grandad Go? - Help answer your child's questions about life and death
Catholic Bible Stories for Children - Presents the inspired word of God in a lively, yet reverent, tone that captures the imagination and the spirit of a child. Introduce your young Catholic to these lessons necessary for faith formation. Lifelong learning begins with these stories of witness, worship, and tradition told in tales that are engaging for tiny tikes and cool school kids alike. Bright illustrations richly reflect the positive message of God's love for us. Catholic Bible Stories: First Communion Edition - Has an introduction by Alfred McBride, O.Praem, a presentation page unique to First Communicants, and its own special cover. Saints, Psalms, and signs of our Creator's care throughout ... this keepsake will be a treasured part of your child's growth in understanding and love. The Imitation of Christ for Children: A Guide to Following Jesus - Following Jesus captures the primary teachings of the timeless spiritual classic, The Imitation of Christ, in a manner children can understand, appreciate and apply.		My First Easter Sticker Book - Read about the last week of Jesus’ life, from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection, and the story of the first Easter. Then choose the matching stickers to complete the pictures. Children will then have a complete book that can be read over and over again.Complete with full-color stickers and a guide that shows kids where to put them for each page, this book is perfect for the parish, classroom, and home! Hands-On Bible Explorations: 52 Fun Activities for Christian Learning - A terrific collection of 52 activities and crafts for kids—one for each week of the year. The book includes favorite stories and parables from the Old and New Testaments, chapters on important Christian Values, and fun projects that make the lessons of the Bible entertaining and easy to understand. You’ll learn about the Ten Commandments, the Christmas story, the boy with loaves and fish, the greatest gift, the importance of friendship, and many more parts of the Bible as you do the fun activities. The Eight Beatitudes Coloring and Activity Book - Simple text and engaging pictures make this coloring and activity book a must for kids. The Beatitudes are gifts from Jesus - eight ways of living life the way he did. If we keep these Beatitudes as guides for living, we'll experience the kind of happiness God meant us to have!
Jesus Give Us Peace - The Sacrament of Reconciliation - The sacrament of Reconciliation brings us God’s wonderful gift of forgiveness and peace. God loves us unconditionally, and is always willing to forgive us, and to help us follow Jesus by forgiving others. This lovely book will help prepare children—and their families— for their first experience of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Geared to children ages 7–11, this is an essential teaching aid for teachers of First Reconciliation and is a great library First Reconciliation recourse. Key Features: Remembrance pages to record every detail of a child’s First Reconciliation Spaces for keepsake photos Prayers that each child can personalize Section of traditional Catholic prayers Scriptural and contemporary stories gently teach Jesus’ message of love and forgiveness Who Built the Ark? What Did the Fishermen Catch? - Simple questions and answers for little children to help them learn about the God who made them and sent Jesus to be their friend.		I Pray the Stations of the Cross - Sensitive illustrations and child-friendly language introduce the Stations of the Cross as a means for children to deepen their love for Jesus and all God's people. I Pray the Stations of the Cross offers brief prayers that relate Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection to the needs and sufferings of others. While reminding children of Jesus' overwhelming love for us, it gently encourages them to open their hearts and broaden their intentions as they pray. The Stations of the Cross for Children / El Via Crucis para Niños (Pack 10) - Where can I buy enough Stations of the Cross for my entire class— without breaking the bank?” “Why can’t I find a Stations of the Cross that’s simple enough for kids to understand, yet theologically correct?” “My students have family members at home who speak only Spanish. How can kids share their religious materials with them?” Here’s the answer! In this completely bilingual edition of The Stations of the Cross for Children all text is featured in Spanish as well as in English! The sensitive and gentle text is geared for children ages 5-8. The attractive black-and-white line drawings can be colored by kids. The affordable price makes it perfect for parishes to buy for religious ed classes. Ideal for classroom use.
All the Muchos in the World - Ana loves her family, and they all love her. How much? Mucho, mucho, mucho! But who loves her even more? The answer, of course, is God...who loves us “all the muchos in the world!” A charming, family-oriented book with a delightful Hispanic-American flavor! A lively story with an important message for kids ages 5 - 8! Great resource for home, classrooms, or homeschoolers. Bilingual features: Ana’s parrot “translates” the many Spanish words appearing throughout the text. A Spanish pronunciation guide and glossary is included. Follow Me Books invites you to meet some very special people. They knew Jesus and following Him changed their lives forever. By reading their stories, you can know more about Jesus and learn to follow Him as well! Fish, Peter! (Follow Me Series) Preach, Paul! (Follow Me Series) Sing, Mary! (Follow Me Series)		Thank You, Dear God! - Prayers for Little Ones - When we pray, we talk to God. The spontaneous prayers in Thank You, Dear God! will encourage even the youngest children to share the love that’s in their hearts. This chunky board book will delight preschoolers with charming illustrations and simple, joyous prayers. Wonderful “first book” of prayers for 1 to 3 year olds. Growing in Love - Virtues for Little Ones - In simple, child-friendly language, Growing in Love teaches little ones how to be more like Jesus by practicing the virtues he teaches us: love, forgiveness, kindness, sharing, patience, joy, thankfulness, caring, trying our best, honesty, bravery, and faith. A wonderful “first book” on virtues for 1 to 3 year olds. This sturdy board book has a padded cover with “peek-a-boo” windows. The appealing colors and engaging artwork will capture the attention of even the youngest toddlers.
Catholic Children's Book Club Highlights: By Kids For Kids Book Reviews - Hey kids! Here's your chance to spread the word about your favorite book or a new, great book you've been reading. We're starting a new feature called "By Kids For Kids" Book Reviews. You can fill out the form online, or have mom or dad email us with your review. Soon, we hope to offer a monthly drawing for children who submit reviews. We want to share books for kids of all ages, so no book is too long or short. Helpful books about the Saints for Catholic children Great children's books for Advent and Christmas Child Sockology - Click here for a spotlight on these fun new bible favorites! Board Books for Little Hands Children's Books on Prayer Books for Youth Catholic Children's Book Spotlights: In an effort to support and encourage Catholic parents, CatholicMom.com presents online interviews with authors of relevant and helpful books and resources. Click on the titles below for indepth reviews and author interviews. We actively seek to promote quality writing by Catholic authors, and books by Christian authors with significance to Catholic readers. To share information on your favorite Catholic author, email lisa@catholicmom.com today! By Kids For Kids Book Reviews Lilly, the Littlest Cricket by Beth Ann Mammola-Koravos Good Night God, Love Olivia by Beth Ann Mammola-Koravos Milo Moments by Lisa Umina The Harbor Light by Eric Walls Child's Guides to First Holy Communion and Reconciliation by Elizabeth Ficocelli Father Finn's Famous Three - The Tom Playfair series Catholic Tales for Boys and Girls by Caryll Houselander More Catholic Tales for Boys and Girls by Caryll Houselander Stories of the Child Jesus from Many Lands by A. Fowler Lutz A Life of Our Lord for Children by Marigold Hunt The First Christians: The Acts of the Apostles for Children by Marigold Hunt Twenty Tales of Irish Saints by Alice Curtayne Black as Night: A Fairy Tale Retold by Regina Doman (9/04) Milo With a Halo by Lisa Umina (8/04) Come and See Catholic Bible Study Series by Fr. John Ponessa, S.S.D. and Laurie Manhardt, Ph.D. (8/04) Babba and I Went Hunting Today (8/04) All Safe on Board by Mig Holder (8/04) Bible Animal Board Book Series (8/04) Speak, Lord, I am Listening by Christine Haapala (7/04) My Story by Francis the Bird by Carla C. Cain (5/04) Matt's Fantastic Electronic Compusonic - school age Pudge Ate a Prophet: A Big Fish Tale - ages 4 - 8 Mrs. Twiggenbotham Goes to a Party - school age The Wonderful World God Made - ages 5 and up Peekaboo Pearly Moon - ages 5 and up Bedtime Book of Bible Stories - ages 4 - 10 How Tall is God? - ages 4 - 8 Two by Two: The Story of Noah's Ark - preschool Noah's Big Boat - preschool Am I Praying - preschool and school age The First Christmas - preschool
Run from the Nun Read our complete Catholic Book Spotlight Profile on this selection.		Praying in the Presence of Our Lord for Children You taught them the Hail Mary and the Our Father, now help your children learn how to foster a sense of God's presence in their lives throughout the day!
Catholic Tales for Boys and Girls Ages 9-12 Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Sophia Institute Press (November 19, 2002) Read our complete profile on this book		More Catholic Tales for Boys and Girls Ages 9-12 Paperback: 152 pages Publisher: Sophia Institute Press (April 1, 2003) Read our complete profile on this book
Tom Playfair: Or Making a Start Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 255 pages Publisher: Tan Books & Publishers; Reprint edition (July 1, 2000) Read our complete profile on this book		Percy Wynn: Or Making a Boy of Him Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 248 pages Publisher: Tan Books & Publishers; Reprint edition (July 1, 2000) Read our complete profile on this book
Twenty Tales of Irish Saints by Alice Curtayne Paperback: 161 pages Publisher: Sophia Institute Press (February 1, 2004) Read our complete profile on this book		Stories of the Child Jesus from Many Lands Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 175 pages Publisher: Sophia Institute Press; Revised edition (September 1, 2003) Read our complete profile on this book
A Life of Our Lord for Children Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 200 pages Publisher: Sophia Institute Press (December 1, 2003) Read our complete profile on this book		The First Christians: The Acts of the Apostles for Children Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 167 pages Publisher: Sophia Institute Press (January 1, 2004) Read our complete profile on this book
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The Rosary Comic Book tells the story of the lives of Jesus and his mother Mary.

You can read it, as you would any regular comic book. Or you can pray with it, using the pictures instead of the beads of a traditional rosary.

Whichever way you decide to use it, The Rosary Comic Book will bring you closer to Jesus and Mary!

This is also an excellent book for anyone who wants to learn to pray the Rosary. The illustrations are beautiful and thoughtfully done. The layout of the book was chosen carefully to help children and those just learning the Rosary to concentrate on the Sacred Mysteries, rather than struggle to remember what comes next. Each decade of the Rosary is laid out on two facing pages with the full text of the Our Father, Hail Mary (once per decade), Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer included, so that while you or your children's hearts are still learning these prayers you aren't distracted by the need to recall them. The accompanying Scripture texts teach about the Mysteries themselves and draw one deeper into prayer and meditation.

Prayers, lessons, and truths for young hearts, minds, and souls - With colorful, captivating illustrations, the Catholic Prayer Book for Children helps boys and girls discover the beauty of prayer as it encourages them to form a lifelong relationship with God.

Beloved traditional Catholic prayers
Original prayers that reflect a young person's daily concerns and experiences
A "how to" for offering his or her own prayers

But more than that, Catholic Prayer Book for Children also puts in your child's hands the basics of the Catholic Faith: the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, sacraments, corporal and spiritual works of mercy, gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, lives of the saints, and more. With an age- appropriate "examination of conscience," and an introduction to the Mass and its major prayers, the Catholic Prayer Book for Children makes the perfect First Reconciliation or First Communion gift. This is the keepsake your child will keep.

Every Christian culture has given us touching legends and charming stories of the wondrous deeds of the Child Jesus. Many of these tales reveal to children the generous ways He helps them when they're unhappy or afflicted.

More than a century ago, A. Fowler Lutz collected the best of these legends. Although they spring from lands as various as France, Norway, and Greece, Germany, Syria, and China, these stories have many excellent things in common.

Each has the simplicity of goodness, and each is rich with the faith of ordinary people who aren't surprised by miracles. In these stories, they even seem to expect miracles!

The young heroes of these tales have a faith simpler than ours, and stronger. They know that Jesus is close to us, no matter how far away He may seem. They trust that He's walking with us every step of our way, no matter how steep and rocky our path may be.

That's the faith you'll find in these Stories of the Child Jesus from Many Lands,an innocent faith you can instill in your own little ones by reading aloud to them these sweet tales.

Marigold Hunt begins with Adam and Eve and goes quickly through the Old Testament to Jesus, whom she presents simply but not trivially, so children encounter Him in His goodness, His suffering, and His majesty. Hunt speaks in words and phrases that young children understand and explains terms they may not know. She includes devotions from the Bible (such as the Magnificat, the Beatitudes, and the Canticle of Zachary) along with many of Christ’s parables (which she explains).

A Life of Our Lord for Children will make sense of Scripture for your children and help them be more attentive during Mass when they hear the same tales directly from the Gospels.

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Sure to become a seasonal favorite, the Jesus Garden masterfully weaves the best-loved legends surrounding the Lord's death and resurrection into a story children will never forget. Magnificent illustrations make this special garden pulse with life and love. Ideal for intermediate readers ages 9-12.

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A Peek into My Church
A fun, informative and accurate introduction to the Catholic religion. This book uses vibrant full-color illustrations and engaging realistic narrative details to teach children the essential Catholic beliefs and rituals. 44 pages, hardcover

Let's Go to Mass - a fun and reusable color and wipe off book which will help even very young children enjoy and follow along with the parts of the Mass. Only $4.95 and your child will enjoy it week after week while learning Mass prayers and responses.

Let's Go the Way of the Cross - Praying the Way of the Cross is a great way to acquaint children with the great mysteries of Jesus’ death and Resurrection. Let's Go the Way of the Cross is the story of Jesus’ Passion and death at Calvary on Good Friday. Rich in symbolism, it is a story which teaches children that, in spite of appearances, the cross of Jesus brings life, not death. Brimming with eye-catching illustrations and beautiful prayers, this exciting, educational coloring book includes plastic pages so kids can write and draw with a crayon and wipe off with a paper towel to use again and again. (From Liguori.org)

Let's Go to Pentecost - Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. As we light the candles on our birthday cakes and blow them out, the Holy Spirit too comes with wind and flame. As we open our birthday gifts, we too celebrate God’s gift to us in the Holy Spirit. This exciting, educational coloring book is packed with Pentecost prayers and parables to make the Church’s birthday a time of joyful celebration of the Holy Spirit. Each page is plastic so children can write and draw with a crayon and wipe off with a paper towel to use again and again. From Liguori.org)

The A-Mazing Escape: A Bible Story Maze Book

The A-Mazing Escape activity maze board book tells the story of how Moses obeyed God and traveled to Egypt to help rescue the Israelites from captivity. Each page has a Bible story along with instructions to help the children move the character pieces through the maze. Each spread contains the story on one side and a maze on the other. The engaging art style will help the children to follow the journey of Moses, Aaron, and the Israelites through the parted Red Sea and on through the desert.

Dear God, Do You Really See Everything

Issues that really concern kids are addressed in age-appropriate ways

Dear God, Its Me Again

Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland - a wonderful book by Tomie dePaola filled with helpful information about the true story of St. Patrick's life, as well as fun legends attributed to the patron Saint of Ireland.

Milo With A Halo
Milo is an irresistible character who is sure to be a hit with readers young and old. The book's major theme is that God is with us always and is truly our very best friend and companion

The Story of the Cross: The Stations of the Cross for Children
The compelling story of Jesus' life and the events leading up to His death are told in simple language that your children can understand. Each Station of the Cross is briefly explained, beautifully illustrated, and paired with a short prayer. Ages 4 and up.

Touch and Learn Bible Stories This durable board book is a collection of five favorite Bible stories with a twist...each page features an item to touch and feel, making the little reader a part of the story. The animations are bright and vibrant and the stories are told simply but faithfully. Little hands will reach for this book over and over!

What Does a Priest Do? What Does a Nun Do?

It's Great to Be Catholic!
This joyful book is the perfect gift for First Communion, Baptism, birthdays, and holidays--plus a way to explore the many vivid elements of a child's faith. Matters both small and big are covered, from having one's first rosary, to being hugged by a love so immense, it embraces the world.

Jesus and His Friends

Raise Up a Child

Just Jesus and Me

A beautiful daily devotional book with scripture stories and daily activities, including a bible reading, question or thought for the day, a short prayer, a message from God and a short Bible verse to learn.

Mrs. Twiggenbothom Goes to Town

The delightful misadventures of an endearing grandma who personifies God’s love and spreads joy wherever she goes.

Saint Francis Celebrates Christmas

Gifts of Christmas : A Heartwarming Francesco Story
Francesco decorates his little San Damiano church for Christmas and his animal friends work to create gifts for Francesco, but in the end share the gifts with people in need and learn the true meaning of Christmas.

The Legend of the Poinsettia
by Tomie dePaolo

The Shine Man : A Christmas Story
by Mary Quattlebaum, Tim Ladwig (Illustrator)

Jotham's Journey : A Storybook for Advent

Glow in the Dark Advent Sticker Book
A giant pull out poster and over 60 reusable stickers make counting the days until Christmas fun. The real story of Christmas is retold bit by bit with a special family activity for each day.

Uncle Walt's Christmas Box
Robin and Rosie visit Uncle Walt and discover a special box in the attic. As they assemble the nativity scene together, Uncle Walt shares with his visitors the special story of the first Christmas night.

Miracle of the Poinsettia

30 Days with Mary and Joseph:A Sticker Book

The Christmas Story

A Gift for the Christ Child

The Miracle of Saint Nicholas
Young Alexi helps the people of his village come together to pull off a Christmas miracle in their small, deserted church. Beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story you will want to share time and again with your family.

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