Children

Prepare your young children for Christmas by reading aloud these delightful and inspiring stories. Familiar customs such as the Advent wreath and the Christmas tree, as well as traditions from other parts of the world, are woven into charming stories with colorful illustrations. Included are stories from the Bible related to the birth of Christ, along with tales of children learning the true meaning of Christmas.

This stunning book teaches children the tenets of the Catholic faith while also introducing them to exquisite religious art created by such great masters as Bouguereau, Brueghel, and Vélazquez. The youngest readers can explore words ranging from "Angels" and "Baptism," to "Creation" and "Saints." Those a little older will learn religious basics through easily memorized lines, all accompanied by gorgeous paintings that illustrate the concept--including (for "P") that "We open our hearts to God when we kneel down in prayer." As a unique religious keepsake, this is the perfect gift for a baby shower, baptism, or first Holy Communion. It will stand the test of time and quickly become a classic in Catholic households.

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.

Can you guess the biblical person, place, or thing? Ready...GO!

If your kids like The Action Bible, they'll love The Action Bible Guess-It Game. Learning the Bible has never been more easy and fun!

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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.

What could be more exciting for a young boy in thirteenth-century Italy than a tournament? Loupio, the orphan befriended by Saint Francis of Assisi, competes against lads bigger and better trained than himself. But he and his friends, with some help from Brother Wolf, achieve surprising results. Cheer them on to victory in this third volume of The Adventures of Loupio.

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!

Jean-François Kieffer is a deacon and father of four children. Born in France in 1957, he has been an award-winning writer and illustrator of children's works.

Are you ready to come home?

A place where no one is ever hungry, afraid, or alone. A golden land of beauty, laughter, and joy.

Could there really be such a place?

This is the question our protagonist, a little lamb, asks when a mysterious kindly Shepherd appears, promising eternal happiness in a world to come.

Yes, our home is indeed a paradise, and the Father has prepared a place for each of us.

As the lamb grapples with this joyous revelation, he learns to ignore the scoffing of worldly leaders, who boast of their own plans and claim that Heaven is a myth. The lamb believes the Shepherd and is determined to find the way to this wonderful place.

The way is simple. The Shepherd tells him: "I am the Way." And the lamb eagerly follows Him. But while simple, the way is not easy. The lamb faces many obstacles on the path to happiness, including his own weakness and temptations. As his memory of the Good Shepherd fades, will he overcome the allure of the world to follow the true path once again?

With whimsical storytelling and colorful imagery, this picture book gently introduces children to the challenge all Christians face during their lives. Parents and children alike will ask whether they have the courage to follow Jesus when the path before them becomes steep and rocky.

Inspired by the parable of the Good Shepherd, who goes into the wilderness to rescue the sheep that strays, this tale of faith and forgiveness is sure to inspire greater love and devotion for the kindly Shepherd, who is always ready to find us and lead us home.

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.

Angels Surround Us is part of a new series of books that integrates a rattle toy into a small board book to appeal to God's littlest ones. The playful illustrations will delight little eyes as they see many of the ways Angels touch their everyday lives come to life in bright and vivid colors. The soft sound of the rattle will keep little ones enthralled and smiling. This book is an excellent gift for a Baptism, a birthday, or another special occasion in a young Catholic child's life. Features of this book include: