The Bible Order No: 835/22 Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher website: www.catholicbookpublishing.com Audience: Children Medium: Book
Description: Favorite stories from the Bible with colorful, playful illustrations on every page. Padded hardcover with gold corners on cover. 64 pages, 11 3/8 square.
The Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers Author/Editor: Janet Claussen, Pat Finan, Diana Macalintal, Jerry Shepherd, Susan Stark, Chris Wardwell Publisher Name: Saint Mary’s Press Retail Price: $18.95 Publisher Website: www.smp.org Audience: Ages 10-13
Description: The Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers offers great guidance and aims to help young teens learn about all the central aspects of the Catholic faith, including God, revelation, faith, Jesus the Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, liturgy and sacraments, Christian morality and justice, and prayer.
The book contains many special features and sidebars, including • Live It!: suggestions for putting faith into action • Pray It!: short, inspiring prayers • Did You Know?: additional information about selected topics • Fun Facts: brief notes designed to inform and amuse • Illustrations: 22 4-color illustrations of people of faith • People of Faith: profiles of inspiring, faith-filled people • Think About It!: questions to ponder or discuss with friends and family • Liturgy Connections: articles that show the relationship between Catholic beliefs and worship • Looking Back: insights from history PLUS • A collection of prayers • A glossary of key words • A handy, brief summary of Catholic beliefs and practices The Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers is a great tool for study, but it is more than that. It offers excellent guidance for praying and living the Catholic faith.
The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Second Edition Author/Editor: Brian Singer-Towns, author Publisher Name: Saint Mary’s Press Retail Price US$: $18.95 Publisher Website: www.smp.org Audience: Ages 14-18
Description: The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Second Edition is an understandable and down-to-earth guide to all things Catholic. This book is an eye-opener and a page-turner, whether you are brushing up on specific Catholic terms and concepts or learning them for the first time.
Second edition contains everything that people loved about the first edition, including • structure of the book to parallel the Catechism of the Catholic Church • 37 content rich chapters divided into 4 parts on creed, liturgy and sacraments, morality, and Christian prayer • full-color photos that illustrate the books content and range from saints photos, early and contemporary art, photos of modern day symbols of living the Catholic faith • Did You Know? Sidebars • Live It! sidebars • Looking Back sidebars • Saintly Profiles sidebars • Glossary • Patron Saints List • brief summary of Catholic beliefs • timeline of Catholic historical events • index of key words and terms
New in the second edition! • minor editing of content • over 50 new "For Further Reflection" questions • an illustrated guide to Catholic signs and symbols • an index of questions frequently asked by teens that directs readers to the pages where they can explore answers • updated statistics • items helpful for the preparation of Confirmation, including an overview of the rite of Confirmation, the consecratory prayer used in the rite of Confirmation , the consecratory prayer used in the blessing of chrism • the timeline has been expanded from 4 to 6 pages to make it easier to read
Child's Guide to the Rosary Author/Editor: Elizabeth Ficocelli Publisher Name: Paulist Press Order #: 978-0-8091-6736-4 Retail Price: $10.95 Publisher Website: www.paulistpress.com Audience: Children Medium: Book
Description: A youngster's guide to the Rosary, with each mystery keyed to scripture to show how the Rosary is not centered around Mary, but leads us, through Mary, to Jesus; includes illustrations and full prayers for how to pray the Rosary. Ages 5 to 9
Description: Jesus from A to Z presents a genuine sense and feel of Jesus Christ the man, who in the 2,000 years since he walked the Earth, has left a mark on our planet like no other. Jesus from A to Z explores the life of Jesus through stunningly beautiful illustrations, and concise, touching stories. Jesus from A to Z gives children a faithful introduction to Jesus, the kind and humble Son of God. Here is an alphabet book children will cherish a simple book of captivating stories and breathtaking oil paintings, one that reaches beyond the ordinary in its beauty and scope to touch booklovers of all ages. In this book, author Kevin Graham and illustrator Jennifer Yoswa bring a signature grace and artistry to the timeless wonders of the remarkable life of Jesus, enabling adults to share those wonders with young readers dear to them.
Liguori Publications 1 Liguori Drive Liguori, MO 63057 P: 800-325-9521 F: 800-325-9526 E: liguori@liguori.org My Sister Is Annoying And Other Prayers for Children Author/Editor:Fr Joe Kempf with Big Al Publisher Name: Liguori Publications Order #: 978-0-7648-1827-1 Retail Price: $16.95 Publisher Website: www.liguori.org Audience: Children Medium: 48-page hardcover book – 8 x 8 with Audio CD
Description: Children say the most wonderful things! This book of prayers, by Fr. Joe Kempf and his furry friend, Big Al, is written the way children talk—and the way they think!
My Sister is Annoying is a beautifully illustrated, fun way for children to talk to God about things that are important to them, such as trouble with siblings, issues at school, and trying to figure out the right thing to do. This gorgeous, hardcover book of prayers for children also includes a CD recording
World Library Publications 3708 River RoadSuite 400 Franklin ParkIL60131 P: 800-566-6150 F: 888-957-3291 E: wlpcs@jspaluch.com
Mysteries of the Rosary Author/Editor: Br. Michael O'Neill McGrath, OSFS Publisher Name: World Library Publications Order #: 017344 Retail Price: $16.99 Publisher Website: www.wlpmusic.com Audience: Children, Youth, Adults Medium: Hardcover Book with dust jacket Refection Questions Available? Yes, at the beginning of the four sections
Description: Brother Mickey’s use of vibrant and multi-cultural colors, symbols, and imagery bring to life the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary in this new book for children. Scripture references and an appendix of discussion questions are included to make this a treasure for all generations!
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 P: 800-253-7521
Psalms for Young Children Author/Editor: Marie-Hélène Delval and Arno (illustrator) Publisher Name: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (an imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Order #: 978-0-8028-5322-6 Retail Price: $16.00 Publisher Website: www.eerdmans.com Audience: Ages 4-8 Medium: Hardcover book
Description: The Psalms describe a whole range of emotions, from joy and wonder to sadness and regret. This collection of Psalms, paraphrased for young readers, uses simple yet powerful imagery to help children express their feelings.
St. Joseph Illustrated Bible Author/Editor: Rev. Jude Winkler Publisher Name: Catholic Book Publishing, Corp. Order #: 745/97 Retail Price US$: $9.95 Publisher Website: www.catholicbookpublishing.com Audience: Children Medium: Book
Description: Contains over 60 newly written stories from the Old and New Testament. Vivid illustrations.
The Word Among Us Press 9639 Doctor Perry Rd, #126 Ijamsville, MD 21754 P: 800-842-0646 E: theresa@wau.org
Saints Tell Their Stories Author/Editor: Patricia Mitchell Illustrated by Maria Cristina Lo Cascio Publisher Name: The Word Among Us Press Order #: BQBCE9 Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.wau.org Audience: Youth Medium: Hardcover Book
Description: Who can tell the stories of the saints better than the saints themselves? In this beautifully illustrated book, twenty-six saints tell the story of their lives to kids in a simple and personal way. From the Blessed Virgin Mary to Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, each saint comes to life in this book. And each one has something important to tell kids about God and the way he works in our lives. Saints were real people who loved God above all else, and this book will help kids understand why we honor them and why they are the perfect companions for our own faith journey. Among the other saints included in this delightful book are St. Joseph, St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Nicholas, St. Patrick, St. Francis of Assisi, St. John Bosco, St. Bernadette, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and St. Maximillian Kolbe.
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 P: 800-253-7521
The Story of Queen Esther Author/Editor: Jenny Koralek and Grizelda Holderness (illustrator) Publisher Name: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (an imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.) Order #: 978-0-8028-5348-6 Retail Price: $17.50 Publisher Website: www.eerdmans.com Audience: Ages 4-8 Medium: Hardcover book
Description: One day the king decided he must have a wife. He sent for all the young girls in his vast kingdom and chose the most beautiful one.
Her name was Esther.
The ancient story of Queen Esther has been told for generations as an example of wisdom and great personal courage. Her bravery is still commemorated each year in the Jewish festival of Purim. Now this well-known story of the Jewish girl who became the queen of Persia and saved her people from death is retold for young readers. Bold, colorful Persian-inspired illustrations bring new vibrancy to this old story, which will captivate and inspire its young audience.
