Children's Books

By Clare Simpson, Illustrated by Maria Angelina Tell Me About Heaven This collection of prayers, psalms, and Bible verses makes a lovely gift for the youngest of children asking questions about heaven. The message is one of God's eternal love and care. Thisdelightful keepsake may be the gift-of-choice for children as a profound but simple way to remind them that faith—and life—are everlasting. My Heaven Book includes prayers that are easy to commit to memory and to say throughout the day, along with very simple expressed statements of Christian belief that are appropriate for the youngest of children. The message of My Heaven Book is one of God's eternal love and care. For ages 0-8. . SKU: 46465

This full-color, illustrated book of Psalms helps parents teach their children the beauty of these traditional songs of praise. With a treasured Psalm featured on every spread along with a simple, kid-friendly explanation to help clarify the Psalm

By Sophie Piper, Illustrated by Angelo Ruta This beautiful gift book for First Holy Communion has the color illustration and textual simplicity to appeal to children around the age of 7, and the charm and respectfulness to appeal to the adult buying the book. Designed with a fill-in page to commemorate the child's First Holy Communion, and space for a photo to be stuck in, My First Holy Communion contains prayers on the themes of praising God, remembering baptism, coming to confession, taking part in Holy Communion, and living a Christian life. This keepsake concludes with a section of appealing and reassuring blessings and will be welcomed not only as a memento of a special day, but as an encouragement to grow as a Christian throughout one's life. . SKU: 46544

By Rachel Hackenberg Writing to God—Kids' Edition offers guidance to kids that parents can also appreciate: It teaches them how to pray to God creatively through their pens (or pencils, or crayons). In 35 days, kids learn how to pray to God using their senses, reflecting on their feelings, in light of Bible verses, looking at nature, to understand the ordinary events of life, to use new words and pictures for God, and writing to God as a way to say "thank you." "Hackenberg's book gives children permission to experience prayer as daily conversation with God. The freshness and honesty of her own prayers and her helpful prompts invite them to find and value their ownwords as offerings to a God who wants to be in relationship with them." —Anabel Proffitt, Associate Professor of Educational Ministries, Lancaster Theological Seminary . SKU: 46480

By Sophie PiperThis sincere book is the ideal companion to our bestseller, My Baptism Book, presenting the Ten Commandments for kids one at a time, with Bible quotations and related prayers. Drawing on passages from the Psalms, Proverbs, and the wisdom of Jesus—including Jesus's summary of the Old Testament Law—The Ten Commandments for kids is a small but perfectly formed compendium of Christian wisdom, perfect for giving to achild at important religious occasions to help them learn about the Christian faith. . SKU: 46546

God has a special mission for each of us! With engaging prose and delightful illustrations, I'm a Saint in the Making reminds children of their unique call from God to live with mission and love. By recounting the highlights of the stories of both well-known and newer saints (including John Paul II, Mary MacKillop, Augustus Tolton, Teresa of Calcutta, Juan Diego and Chiara Badano) in relatable lessons, the book helps readers learn that there is no one single way to live a life of sanctity. I'm a Saint in the Making offers simple but impactful suggestions for ways children can offer acts of prayer, service, and love. Resources for parents, teachers, and caregivers at the end of book provide support for adults as they seek to encourage and accompany their young saints in the making. Awarded the Catholic Writers Guild "Seal of Approval."

Released for the 5th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis! This is the story of a stray born on the Via della Conciliazione in Rome, how she’s adopted by the Pope, and then “rules” the Vatican from museum to floorboard! First in a new series. No one has a closer view of what’s happening in the world’s tiniest nation, Vatican City, than Margaret, the Pope’s new cat. But she wasn’t always Margaret, and she wasn’t always the Pope’s cat. She started out as a stray on the streets of Rome, and there are those in the Vatican who wish she’d never been allowed inside. This fun, adorable new character will appeal to all kids! Here is a cat who does what she likes regardless of what others, even someone like the Pope, expects of her! “The Pope’s Cat is a heartwarming tale, which gives the papacy a human touch, along with a taste of life in Rome. Sweeney has done an excellent job in opening up the world of the Vatican to youngsters. I read it to my two children and they both loved it!” —Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent for The Tablet (UK) “Young readers will surely fall in love with Margaret, the spirit-filled pet at the heart of The Pope's Cat! Accompanied by fanciful illustrations from Roy Deleon, Jon Sweeney’s first book for children invites us to peek inside the Vatican and discover a Pope who loves adorable cats just like the rest of us.” —Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom. Com, author of the Chime Travelers series “Margaret brings joy and quiet companionship into the Pope’s life in this sweet tale of friendship that left me hungry—not only for gelato and spaghetti alle vongole—but for more stories about this dear pair.” —Jennifer Grant, award-winning author of Maybe God Is Like That Too “As a self-professed gelateria Catholic, fascinated by Rome, the papacy, and cats, I cannot wait to read this story to our children and the cats we have at home.” —Massimo Faggioli, Professor of Historical Theology, Villanova University

The Mysteries of the Rosary are illustrated in four beautiful coloring books.