Ashes, Visible and Invisible: Lenten journey from Catholic Teen Books

Leave a Comment / Ages 12 - 16, Ages 14 up, Book Review, Death/Grief, Easter, Virtues /

Authors: Leslea Wahl, Cynthia T.Toney, Marie Keiser, Carolyn Astfalk, Amanda Lauer, Ellen Gable, Corinna Turner, Antony B. Kolenc, T.M.Gaouette, Theresa Linden. Cover Art: Corinna Turner Edited: Cynthia T. Toney Publisher: Catholic Teen Books Age Range: 13 and up. ‘Ashes’, the latest compilation of stories from CatholicTeenBooks.com provides teen readers with plenty to think about.  This […]

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Buzzin’ About Cousins: Inspiring Catholic Story

Leave a Comment / Ages 3-8, Book Review, Christmas, Picture books, Saints, Virtues /

Author: Cathy Gilmore Illustrator: Jean Schoonover-Egolf Published: Perpertual Light Publishing Age Range: 3 – 7 This bright little picture book is the latest release from The Virtue Heroes series.  In it, children are intorduced to the story of John the Baptist and Jesus.  Beginning with the Visitation, Mary and her cousin Elizabeth embrace and express

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Joseph’s Donkey: sweetly sad Catholic story book

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Author: Anthony DeStefano Illustrator: Juliana Kolesova Publisher: Sophia Institute Press Age Range: 3 – 7 Joseph’s Donkey is another glorious production from Sophia Institute Press.  This beautiful picture book tells the story of the Holy Family, focusing on Saint Joseph and his faithful donkey.  Children will learn about the main events of Jesus life such

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Sisters of the Last Straw: The Case of the Christmas Tree Capers

Leave a Comment / Ages 6 - 10, Ages 7 - 12, Book Review, Christmas, Mystery, Uncategorized, Vocations /

Author: Karen Kelly Boyce Illustrator: Sue Anderson Gioulis Age: 6 – 12 Book Number Five in this wonderful series of books is all about Christmas.  In fact this book is my favourite 2022 Christmas book of the year for teens and children. I’ve read a few of the Sisters of the Last Straw series, and

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This Christmas Light : Gentle and Interesting Christmas Story

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Author: Claudia Cangilla McAdam Illustrator: Igor Kovyar Publisher: Sophia Institute Press Age Range: 3 – 7 The Christmas Light is another beautiful picture book from Sophia Institute Press that tells the story of the birth of Jesus from the point of view of a young girl whose father owns the stable in which Jesus is

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Christmas Begins with Christ: a welcome Christmas book

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Author: Gina Kirkland Illustrated: Marissa Napolitano Publisher: Gina Kirkland Age Range: 4 – 7 Gina Kirkland was inspired to write and produce this lovely Christmas picture book.  Taking the theme of God’s love, she shows children how love can be spread around in the most simple of ways.  Carollers spread the love of God by

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You Are Loved: Wholesome Family Values

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Author: Charlotte Grossetete Illustrator: Maureen Poignonec Publisher: Magnificat.Ignatius Age Range: 3 – 6 years Originally published in French, this English version of You are Loved is a beautiful and gentle picture book that many families will cherish and enjoy for many years. There is something very special about holding a quality book in your hands. 

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