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Questioning is the first step to knowledge. The word "fundamental" means basic, essential, deep-rooted, the foundation of a structure. In 131 FUN-damental Facts for Catholic Kids popular children's author Bernadette McCarver Snyder answers questions about basic things kids might see in a Catholic Church...and in a fun, yet reverent way. They may be surprised to see a lion or a lily, a banner or a boat, a fish or a fountain in a church. But just wait till they hear about monstrances and aspergillums, epistles and apostles, pulpits and pyxes!
This book is for all children who have questions about the Church and the adults who are looking for answers.
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Introduce young readers to the Communion of Saints in a simple and memorable way! Each page includes an easy to read letter of the alphabet and a charming rhyme about the life of the corresponding Saint in Heaven.
By introducing these holy men and women alongside friendly and approachable illustrations, this delightful book helps the saints become relatable and inspirational to young readers. It ends with words of encouragement for all to strive for sainthood!
Hardcover. 56 pages.
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Catholic Faith. Every time Mass is celebrated, the bread and wine on the altar are consecrated and truly become the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
Adoration grows out of the impulse of the heart to worship Christ's true presence, and Catholics of all ages, including and especially young people, are encouraged to participate. In this adoration treasury, written by two Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration -- a religious order dedicated to perpetual adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament -- young Catholics will find a multitude of prayers, hymns, meditations, and ways to pray before the Eucharist, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.
Perfect to take with you to Mass or Eucharistic adoration, this book is sure to become a treasured keepsake that helps inspire young Catholics to fall in love with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ.
Double the Fun, Double the Trouble
Introducing Book #1 in The Adventures of Nick & Sam!
The end of summer means two things for the twins Nicholas and Samantha. First, pack in a lot of fun before school starts. Second, get presents for their birthday.
But this year has its share of trouble when Nick and Sam get caught sneaking peeks at their hidden presents. And that's just the start! Later, Nick turns a family hike into a stinky event. Sam discovers just how dangerous disobedience can be. And an unwise buying spree leads to more problems than Nick could imagine.
Will the twins be able to celebrate their birthday this year?
It's a New School Year with New Surprises!
Introducing Book #2 in The Adventures of Nick & Sam!
Who knew the start of the school year could also be the start of so many new discoveries? In no time at all Nick and Sam are caught up in a family mystery, a dig for buried treasure and a secret about guardian angels. Faith-filled and faithful, Hidden Treasures is a collection of fun and inspiring stories about the wonder that surrounds us all.
Introducing Book #3 in The Adventures of Nick & Sam!
The Perry family's first Advent in Hope Springs is a mix of drama and comedy as Sam competes with her best friend to be in the Christmas pageant, Nick hopes to play an angel that actually flies, the search for a Christmas tree leads to danger, and family traditions take on a whole new meaning of joy.
It's a time of fun, learning, and wonder that might become the Perry family's best Advent ever.
Nicolas (Nick) and Samantha (Sam) Perry are twins. They moved with their parents, their brother Andrew, and their sister Lizzy, to the Colorado town of Hope Springs. The likeable and engaging characters reflect the sensibilities and struggles of being Catholic in the quirky small town of Hope Springs, and in the many adventures that make the teachings of the Church come alive.
In Trouble with Lent, the fourth book of the Adventures of Nick and Sam, the Perry twins are celebrating Lent at school, at church, and with their family. The family discusses what they will be giving up for Lent, and Nick and Sam experience some struggles with their choices throughout the Lenten season. A new boy, Riley, comes into their class who is obsessed with Big Foot, and he and Nick get into some strange adventures seeking the famous creature. Sam enters the school spelling bee, and she struggles with temptation when someone tries to help her cheat. The kids learn about temptations, sacrifices, poverty, and the love of Jesus along the way. The chapters follow along the calendar for the season of Lent and lead right into the joy of Easter Sunday.
Ages 6 and up.
Nicolas (Nick) and Samantha (Sam) Perry are twins. They moved with their parents, their brother Andrew, and their sister Lizzy, to the Colorado town of Hope Springs. The likeable and engaging characters reflect the sensibilities and struggles of being Catholic in the quirky small town of Hope Springs, and in the many adventures that make the teachings of the Church come alive.
In A World of Wonder, the fifth book in the Adventures of Nick and Sam series, the Perry twins take part in the Great Easter Monday Snowball Battle, learn of an amazing mystery revealed in a church fire, and become the subject of a science project. These experiences teach Nick and Sam that God, like the world he created, is mysterious and wonderful.
Nicolas (Nick) and Samantha (Sam) Perry are twins. They moved with their parents, their brother Andrew, and their sister Lizzy, to the Colorado town of Hope Springs. The likeable and engaging characters reflect the sensibilities and struggles of being Catholic in the quirky small town of Hope Springs, and in the many adventures that make the teachings of the Church come alive.
In View from the Top, the sixth book of The Adventures of Nick & Sam series, the Perry twins are looking forward to summer. As the school year comes to an end, Nick and Sam are already caught up in new beginnings. Not only are they packing for a move, but Nick begins to wonder if he's good at anything and Sam struggles to help two people she loves through their troubles. Together, the twins discover that how they deal with inflatable castles, bad throws, and difficult decisions often depends on having the right point of view. It's a lesson for everyone in this exciting and fun-filled story.
Ages 6 and up.
"Beautiful, beckoning, and brimming with hope and promise, wonder and love!" --Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author of How to Be a Good Creature
From bestselling author Gayle Boss, a stunningly illustrated picture book edition of her beloved Advent book, All Creation Waits. Now young readers too will be caught up in the wonder of 24 woodland animals adapting to the season of dark and cold.Each day of Advent a different animal shows children its own amazing way to meet the dark and cold. Wood Frog freezes into a frog-shaped cube of ice! For six months Painted Turtle doesn't breathe! Woodchuck can't be wakened, even if shaken! With each creature, children hear the refrain: The dark is not an end. It's a door. It's the way a new beginning comes.
Here is the ancient truth of Advent enacted in the lives of 24 common woodland animals and culminating in the birth of the Human One who perfectly lived that truth.
Children open the book's double-page spreads as they would the doors on an Advent calendar--one, and only one, each day. "Animal wonderment" reflection questions at the back of the book help children stay with just one animal, one page spread, each day. In an often chaotic "holiday season," children learn to slow down and wait with all creation.
Written in lilting poetic lines, children ages 5 to 10 will delight in the sounds of the words as well as the vivid descriptions of animals' winter lives. They'll learn the elegant intricacies of creatures as small as honeybees, as large as black bears.
Original watercolor paintings by award-winning artist Sharon Spitz convey the radiance of each creature.
With this beautiful picture book, adults and families who have loved the original edition of All Creation Waits can now welcome younger children into the practice of reflective waiting-with-creation through Advent. Perfect for grounding young ones in the wonder of wild things.
Learn more about All Creation Waits--Children's Edition and find free resources at AllCreationWaits.com
All You Holy Women, Pray for Us is the perfect introduction for little ones looking to learn about some of the holiest saints in the Catholic Church. With this sturdy board book, your child will discover the wonders of St. Joan of Arc, St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. Kateri, and others through fun rhymes and adorable illustrations. The saints provide us with marvelous examples to live by, so start your children off right by introducing them to these extraordinary and holy women who devoted their lives to Christ.
Each character in this unique board book is depicted in verse with endearing color drawings. Featured saints are:
Age Range: 2 and up
In its mother's womb, a tiny baby grows, explores the waters, and talks with the angel who is there.
These gentle illustrations and wise words tell the story of that baby and the angel in the waters . . . a story that will delight all young children, because the journey from conception to birth is their story, too.
One of the titles in the Saint Joseph Beginner Series, this beautifully illustrated book by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. acquaints Catholic children with the Angels and the unique role they play in our lives. Among the features of this book are:
The Angels: God's Messengers and Our Helpers is and ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The Angels: God's Messengers and Our Helpers is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to the Apostles of Jesus. Among the features of this book are:
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Acquaints children with the Apostles of Jesus. Full-color illustrations.
Arthur wants nothing more than to be an altar server. He has memorized the names of all the vestments, practiced his part in the procession, and shined his shoes until he can see his reflection in them. More than anything, he wants to serve God in a special way.
There's just one problem: Sometimes Arthur can be a bit clumsy.
In this endearing children's story filled with charming illustrations, Arthur demonstrates perseverance, humility, and an unquenchable love of the Lord in pursuing his dream. Children will learn from Arthur that what matters most is the sincere desire to serve God - not performing perfectly.
Baby's first Bible!
It's a Bible you can hug! In this soft and cuddly book, little ones will find a collection of ten favorite Bible stories in rhyme, filled with comforting truths told through scripture. Keep God's word close to your baby's heart in this perfect package.
Sally Lloyd-Jones introduces very young to the stories of the Bible and to God's great love for them.
Here are all the most important stories of the Bible, Old and New Testaments, with very expressive and gorgeous pictures, sure to delight young children from 3 years old and up.
The Old Testament stories include Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, David & Goliath, Moses and more. The New Testament stories include the whole story of the life and miracles of Jesus, and the lives of the Apostles and early Church, all presented in a wonderful way that shows God's great love for mankind.To see interior images, click on the "Samples and Images" tab.
"Oh, my little one,
I have great plans for you!
I have chosen you to be
a very important person
This beautifully illustrated, delightful story of an imaginary conversation between God and an unborn baby will lead children to see that from the very moment God gave them a soul at conception, He had great plans for them.
In this charming odyssey of self-discovery, the child imagines himself as an astronaut, a baker, a farmer, a doctor, a teacher, a parent, and a child . . . important simply for who he is -- a child whom God will always love.
"Before Margaret met the Pope, she lived on the streets of Rome. She was a small cat in one of the busiest, most crowded, cities in all Europe. Rome is the capital of Italy. Rome surrounds Vatican City, the world's tiniest country, and home to the Pope, the Curia, and the Swiss Guard." So begins this fifth adventure in the lives of Margaret and the Pope.
A prequel, this episode tells of the conclave that elected the Pope who would one day meet Margaret on the Via della Conciliazone. It turns out, Margaret was somehow there, watching, in the Sistine Chapel as the votes were cast.
Children and adults alike will delight in this behind-the-scenes story about love and the Church, learning not only about what popes do, but this time, how popes are chosen.
St. Joseph Beginner's Bible by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. is a captivating and highly-acclaimed collection of Bible stories for children. Set in large easy-to-read type, children will learn about important stories from the Bible. Each story is enhanced with beautiful colorful artwork. St. Joseph Beginner's Bible has been a favorite among Catholics for over two decades. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 44 stories from the Bible, 21 stories from the Old Testament and 23 stories from the New Testament. The language is simple and easily understandable, perfect for young children. This handy-sized book makes an excellent gift and is a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about the Word of God. This title concludes with a short prayer of thanks for the Bible.
Among the features of this book are:
The Beginner's Bible has been a favorite with young children and their parents since its release in 1989 with over 25 million products sold. It's the perfect starting point for discovering the beautiful story of the Bible.
Join Noah and the animals on the ark in this interactive lift-a-flap adventure. Featuring engaging artwork and 50 fun flaps, The Beginner's Bible All Aboard Noah's Ark encourages children to identify colors, shapes, and sounds, match up animals, count and so much more. As they explore, little ones will be reminded of God's love for Noah, and for them!
Cover art by Chris Pelicano
This book is now part of Renaissance Learning's Accelerated Reader program. Quizzes are currently available.
"Some characters become your friends for life. That's how it was for me with Betsy-Tacy."--Judy Blume
With a Foreword by Meg Cabot
Maud Hart Lovelace's beloved Betsy-Tacy series continues with the third and final books set in Betsy and Tacy's high school years, Betsy Was a Junior and Betsy and Joe, featuring the original cover illustration from Betsy Was a Junior along with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot.
"Slipping into a Betsy book is like slipping into a favorite pair of well-worn slippers: It's always a pleasure to live in Betsy's world for a little while, to experience her simple joys, but also her (thankfully short-lived) sorrows." --Meg Cabot
"I re-read these books every year, marveling at how a world so quaint - Shirtwaists! Pompadours! Merry Widow hats! - can feature a heroine who is undeniably modern." --Laura Lippman
"There are three authors whose body of work I have re-read more than once over my adult life: Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and Maud Hart Lovelace." --Anna Quindlen
The ICB Precious Moments Bible makes an ideal gift for a special child in an easy-to-read format accompanied with classic full-color illustrations.
For more than 40 years, Precious Moments(R) characters have captured the hearts of young and old alike with their heartwarming depictions of faith, family, and friends. These soulful characters have come to personify biblical values of loving, caring, and sharing.
It's no wonder, then, that Precious Moments Bibles have become a worldwide bestseller over the years with more than 14 million copies sold! The Precious Moments Holy Bible is an ideal gift for children ages 6 and up. This full-text, easy-to-read International Children's Bible will be a sweet keepsake, sure to be treasured for a lifetime.
Children will delight in full-color illustrations that capture the essence of key verses: "Your word is like a lamp for my feet," "He heals the brokenhearted," "Be strong in the Lord," "I can do all things through Christ," "For God loved the world so much," and many more.
Features include:
La Biblia católica para niños es la primera Biblia completa para niños, que no solo inspira, sino que otorga a los niños el poder para que lean, vivan, comprendan y amen la Palabra de Dios. Los relatos de nuestra fe católica cobran vida con ilustraciones vívidas e inspiradoras, con letra más grande y con muchas más características de diseño que no solo mejoran la comprensión, sino que también promueven el deleite de los lectores.
Finally! It's Here!
The Catholic Children's Bible is the first-ever complete children's Bible that not only inspires, but empowers children to read, live, understand, and love the Word of God. The stories of our Catholic faith come alive with vivid, awe-inspiring artwork, larger text, and many more design features that not only enhance comprehension but create enjoyment as well.
readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and
the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert
island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt
attention of readers new and old.
Age Range: 8 and up
The might of Islam threatened his world.
It's the year 1570. Fourteen-year-old Guido Callatta, son of a wealthy Venetian merchant, spends his free time roaming the docks, listening to the tales of gnarled old sailors, and dreaming of adventures at sea.
But his carefree life is about to change forever. Armies of Ottoman Turks threaten Europe from all sides, conquering Christian towns and forcing their people to convert. Moslem corsairs raid the coastlines at will.
Guido even hears talk of a massive Turkish fleet preparing to sail from the East, bent on destroying Europe's forces once and for all. The Ottoman Sultan even boasts that he will set the crescent moon of Allah over the dome of St. Peter's -- a crescent stained red with the blood of Christians.
When Pope Pius V calls for the creation of a Holy League of men and ships to face down the Moslem armada, Guido vows to join the fight: for his family, f
The might of Islam threatened his world.
It’s the year 1570. Fourteen-year-old Guido Callatta, son of a wealthy Venetian merchant, spends his free time roaming the docks, listening to the tales of gnarled old sailors, and dreaming of adventures at sea.
But his carefree life is about to change forever. Armies of Ottoman Turks threaten Europe from all sides, conquering Christian towns and forcing their people to convert. Moslem corsairs raid the coastlines at will.
Guido even hears talk of a massive Turkish fleet preparing to sail from the East, bent on destroying Europe’s forces once and for all. The Ottoman Sultan even boasts that he will set the crescent moon of Allah over the dome of St. Peter’s — a crescent stained red with the blood of Christians.
When Pope Pius V calls for the creation of a Holy League of men and ships to face down the Moslem armada, Guido vows to join the fight: for his family, for his city, for his Faith.
And although his father tells him he’s too young for war, soon he’s caught up in a whirlwind of knights and nobles, bloody battles and arduous journeys. Finally, Guido finds himself alongside Don John of Austria, who will lead the Holy League in its last desperate fight to save Christian Europe: the legendary Battle of Lepanto.
In this historical tale of Catholic heroism, courage, and holiness, readers of all ages will be reminded that when the Faith is threatened, extraordinary valor may be demanded of any one of us — even the very young.
Ages 8 and up. 196 pages.
Age Range: 8 and up
Angel stories from the Bible -- for kids
Modern believers may be tempted to look upon angels as one of the more fanciful elements of Scripture, but this illuminating and entertaining collection of angel stories from the Bible shows that there are just too many angels for them to be metaphorical, allegorical, or unimportant.
So that children will come to know and learn to revere angels, Marigold Hunt explains what angels are (and are not!) and gathers here in one volume most of the stories of angels in the Bible, including exciting tales of:
Children will be charmed by these exciting tales.
Angel stories from the Bible — for kids
Modern believers may be tempted to look upon angels as one of the more fanciful elements of Scripture, but this illuminating and entertaining collection of angel stories from the Bible shows that there are just too many angels for them to be metaphorical, allegorical, or unimportant.
So that children will come to know and learn to revere angels, Marigold Hunt explains what angels are (and are not!) and gathers here in one volume most of the stories of angels in the Bible, including exciting tales of:
- The fallen angels, beginning with the devil himself, tempting Adam and Eve
- The angel who barred the gates of Eden so Adam and Eve could never enter again
- The angels who announced that Sara, Abraham’s aged wife, would have a baby
- The angels who tried to save Lot from destruction with the city of Sodom
- The angel who stayed Abraham’s hand as he was about to sacrifice his son Isaac
- The angels in Jacob’s dream who climbed the stairway to Heaven
- The angels who saved Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago from the fiery furnace
- The angel Raphael, who shielded Tobias from death, and protected his wife Sara
- The angels at the Ascension who chided the apostles for staring at the sky
- The angel Gabriel, who foretold the birth of Jesus and John the Baptist
- The choirs of angels who sang above Bethlehem when Jesus was born
- The angel who carried food to Daniel when he was imprisoned in the lion’s den
- The angel who freed Peter from prison, and, of course:
- The countless angels who fill the marvelous pages of the Book of Revelation
- Ages 8 and up.
- 176 pages.
St. Joseph Book of Prayers for Children from Catholic Book Publishing Corp. is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces children to prayer. Compiled by popular Catholic Book Publishing author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, SVD, this book includes prayers for each day, along with prayers to the Trinity, prayers to the saints and angels, and prayers for family and friends.
The following great prayers are included in this title:
One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 6 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 beloved Saints. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 2 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 of the most well-known Saints. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 3 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 of the most well-known Saints. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 4 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 of the most well-known Saints. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 5 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 beloved Saints. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 7 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 16 beloved Saints. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 8 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 16 beloved Saints. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 1 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 of the most well-known Saints. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 10 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 beloved figures, 14 Saints and 1 blessed. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 11 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 beloved figures, 13 Saints and 2 blesseds. Among the features of this book are:
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One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 12 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 beloved figures, 13 Saints and 2 blesseds. Among the features of this book are:
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