Children

Popular and timeless stories from the Old and New Testaments spring to life on each page through this book's fun, colorful illustrations and clear, simple sentences. Toddlers and parents will treasure this perfect introduction to the Word of God.

Featured in this revised and updated edition of a classic collection are some of the best-loved saints of the Church! Chronologically organized stories highlight saints in a short-story format, including biographical information and feast days. Lively, accessible language brings the saints to life, and each story concludes with a summary thought or reflection. Many stories also include wonderful illustrations of the profiled saints. Includes Saints Lucy, Monica, Augustine, Benedict, Francis Xavier, Edith Stein, Juan Diego, and more!

Young readers (age 5-9), parents, grandparents, teachers, and catechists will enjoy learning about the major events in Thomas Merton's life and the choices he made along the way to become the world's most famous monk and hermit.

The playful ABCs format used in this book will help children to remember what they are learning about Thomas Merton and the Christian life in general. With childlike simplicity, the book creates an open and contemplative mood for the child and grown-up sharing in the reading experience.

Here's the most complete picture Bible ever! And it features a captivating, up-to-date artwork style--making it the perfect Bible for today's visually focused culture. The Action Bible presents 215 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easier to follow the Bible's historical flow--and reinforcing the build-up to its thrilling climax. The stories in The Action Bible communicate clearly and forcefully to contemporary readers. This compelling blend of clear writing plus dramatic images offers an appeal that crosses all age boundaries. Brazilian artist Sergio Cariello has created attention-holding illustrations marked by rich coloring, dramatic shading and lighting, bold and energetic designs, and emotionally charged figures. Let this epic rendition draw you into all the excitement of the world's most awesome story.

The excitement continues in this second volume of The Adventures of Loupio. In Volume 1, we meet the orphaned Loupio living in the days of knights and castles in Assisi, Italy. The young troubadour becomes the friend of Brother Francis and of the wolf tamed by the Saint. With his gift of song and his youthful enthusiasm, Loupio has many escapades in which he learns to love and be loved in return.Volume 2 picks up the story with new challenges for Loupio. The youthful and colorful comic- book style presents to young readers an attractive example of a boy their age doing his best, though not without making a few mistakes along the way, to follow Jesus.

Follow the action-filled stories of the young Italian orphan friend of St. Francis of Assisi in the days of knights and troubadours. With Francis as his guide and a tamed wolf by his side, the seeds of faith, hope, and charity take root in Loupio, and are sure to grow in young readers' hearts too.

Six exciting short stories in this new title: The Inn, The Watchman, The Torrent, The Fog, The Bear, The Puppeteer.

This award-winning comic-book series has first-rate, full color illustrations with exciting stories set in the days of knights and castles. Kids love them!

"This valuable book should be considered in the same category as a first-aid kit, a smoke detector, or a fire drill. Have your children read this book before they experience the loss of a loved one". -- Dan Schaefer, Author of How Do We Tell the Children?

Offers some very real help to parents, teachers, and other caring adults in dealing with the complex reactions that children have to a loss. Its simple format encourages honest dialogue and compassionately helps children.

In its mother's womb, a baby grows, explores the waters, and talks with the angel who is there. The gentle illustrations tell the story of that baby and angel, delighting young children because the journey from conception to birth is their story, too. Sophia Institute

The invisible world of angels is so often overlooked, though it has been present since before the dawn of Creation, offering attentive service and protection to humankind. Based on Catholic teaching, Angels for Kids offers proof of the true existence of angels while dispelling prevalent contemporary myths.

This inspiring book will open the eyes and hearts of youth and their families to a greater awareness of the unseen world, as well as provide warm encouragement to keep company with the incredible angelic friends who unceasingly glorify God and who have been a significant part of salvation history; protecting Jesus throughout His life, announcing heaven's plans, and guiding and protecting the faithful. A chapter of special prayers to the angels completes the book.

Uniquely American, this popular translation is the easiest to understand Catholic edition of the Bible. This modern translation was prepared by over 50 scholars to capture the thought and individual style of the inspired writers while still making this translation easy to use for all ages.

The New American Bible is the perfect Bible for your Catholic family and friends, and these editions from Catholic World Press will make perfect gifts. It's the official Catholic Bible -- as authorized by the Bishop's Committee of Christian Doctrine.

A colorful children's Bible with a Noah's ark theme presented in the New American translation for Catholics.

Special section on Noah's ark

16 full-color Bible story pictures by Nancy Munger

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Sights, sounds, and gestures fill a toddler's world with wonder. This delightful and beautifully illustrated board book explores some of the sensory experiences a very young child may have during the Eucharistic celebration. Perfect for reading aloud to little ones, and keeping them engaged during the Mass. An inspiring prayer for parents is also featured.

Very young children are introduced to the meaning and importance of the Sacrament of Baptism through a lovely story of a family spiritual event in church.

Leo is being baptized today!

He is becoming a child of God.

His mom, his dad, his godfather, and his godmother are filled with joy.

The Baptism day is brought to life by Maite Roche's engaging and beautiful illustrations.

8 Ways Kids Can Grow Closer to God

When it comes to growing closer to God, kids (and adults) have no better teacher than Jesus. His eight Beatitudes are a positive, proactive guide for kids to love and serve the Lord as they mature in their understanding of their faith.

In The Beatitudes for Children, each Beatitude is coupled with a kid-sized explanation that makes it easy for them to relate to these powerful statements. There are "real-life" applications that kids and their parents can participate in, which will inspire the whole family to apply the Lord's guidance to their lives.

Enlightening, energizing, and creatively illustrated, The Beatitudes for Children will help you encourage the kids in your life to stay close to Jesus as they grow.