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A fantastic introductory Saint for contemplative prayer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ep-41-st-teresa-of-avila\/id1448514363?i=1000453428554\" title=\"St. Teresa of Avila Podcast\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eListen to her story now- click here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrings the Saints to life in your child’s heart and imagination through developmentally healthy open-ended play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows with your child; safe for babies and toddlers, and continues to engage preschool and school age children with imaginative play centered around the “characters” of their Faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceeds safety requirements for children of all ages- including those under 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery doll comes in a beautiful collectible quality box, complete with educational insert full of fun facts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly over 3.5” tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing to break or lose!\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDurable, lightweight, single piece construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the seeds of a lifelong faith with everyone's favorite Catholic saint toys!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shining Light Dolls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49120716980409,"sku":"850022924071","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9177\/3369\/files\/shining-light-dolls-st-teresa-of-avila-shining-light-doll-29207983784035.jpg?v=1789165583"}],"url":"https:\/\/catholicshop.com\/collections\/books-for-children.oembed?page=2","provider":"CatholicShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}