Author: Rosanne Pallini-Verlezza Illustrator: Rosanne Pallini-Verlezza Publisher: Self Published, printed by Blurb. Ages: 7 – 14 This book is a little different from most that I review. This is not a ‘story’ as much as an activity book which teaches children about the Rosary. On the other hand, there are many stories from the Gospels […]
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Author: Sylvia Dorham Illustrator: Christopher Tupa Publisher: Tan Books Age Range: Ages 4 – 7. This delightful and clever picture book is part of a series of books about a group of Carmelite Monks. It is based on a real-life monastery in Cheyanne, Wyoming. In this story, there is tension and discord amongst the holy
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Author: Paul McCusker Publisher: Augustine Institute Age Range: 9 – 14 depending on reading ability. Paul McCusker is a seasoned writer having written for radio, plays and a movie. He brings his experience to the well-known tale of Robin Hood in this enjoyable tween book that takes readers back to twelfth century England. There are
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Author: Antony Barone Kolenc Publisher: Loyola Press Age Range: 11- 16 This a great book. It contains all the features of a classic story for young teens – a mystery, a boy’s dorm, skulking around a castle in the middle of the night, shadowy figures walking in the woods, a lovely pretty girl who lives
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Authors: Corinna Turner, Cynthia T. Toney, Theresa Linden, Susan Peek, T.M.Gaouette, Carolyn Astfalk, Leslea Wahl. Publisher: Catholic Teen Books. Age Range: 11+ I recall from my teaching days that finding short stories for teens was always a problem – there never seemed to be enough collections of short stories available that were good examples of
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Author: M. J. Thomas Illustrator: Graham Howells Publisher: Worthy Kids, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, Inc. Age Range: 6 – 10 I wasn’t sure about reviewing this book because the author is not Catholic. But I decided to include this one simply because it’s such a great book, and there isn’t anything specifically un-Catholic
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Author: Philip Kosloski Artist: Michael LaVoy Published: Voyage Age Range: Parental discretion: 10 + I bought the first four books of Finnian bound together in one volume. The premise of the story is based on a real-life, but strange natural phenomenon – seven mountains which form an almost perfect straight line across the globe from
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Author: Kathryn Griffin Swegart Cover Illustration: John Folley Publisher: Self Published. Ages: 10 -14. Although this book is aimed at a younger readership – I have to admit that I really loved it! The story is unusual, engaging, fast paced and enjoyable. I have no doubt that readers much younger than myself will love it
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Author: David Michael Warren Illustrator: Jaclyn Warren Published: Pauline Books and Word on Fire Institute Age Range: 7-11 It’s always such a pleasure to hold a beautifully produced hardcover book in your hands. Brilliant! Is an important book that I wholeheartedly recommend that you buy for your students, children or grandchildren. Dispelling myths that Catholicism
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Author: Anthony DeStefano Illustrator: Juliana Kolesova Age Range: 3 – 8 Publisher: Sophia Institute Press This has to be the most beautiful children’s book I have ever had the pleasure to hold in my hands. Sophia Institute Press has produced a glorious hardback picture book which tells children how Our Lady used to be a
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