Author: Kathryn Griffin Swegart Illustrated: Hannah West-Ireland Publisher: Self published Age Range: 7 – 11years I have read several books by this talented author, and I ‘ve been impressed with all of them. This book, Heavenly Hosts, is a gem. Kathryn Griffin Swegart has produced a series of stories about Eucharistic miracles. Kathryn’s real […]
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Author: Susan Joy Bellavance Illustrator: Sara Tang Publisher: Tan Books Age Range: 7 – 10 This distinctive picture book was not what I expected at all! It contains a beautiful story that has layers of meaning. The more I contemplate it, the more I find to appreciate. Basically, this is the story of a little
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Title: The Sign of the Carved Cross Author: Lisa M. Hendey Illustrator: Jenn Bower Publisher: Servant, and imprint of Franciscan Media Age Range: 8 – 13 I enjoyed this story aimed at the 7 – 10 years age group. Young readers will relate to our main character’s problem: she’s being rude to the new girl
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Author: Janeen Zaio Publisher: Perpetual Light Publishing Age Range: 9 – 13 This is the classic tale of the hero’s journey. Twelve-year-old Eli is sent on a dangerous journey to deliver a precious mirror to a wealthy customer. Along the way he manages to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and ultimately finds his true self and
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Author: Kristina Lahr Illustrator: Virginia de la Lastra Publisher: Luminare Press Age Range: 3 – 7 Kristina Lahr reportedly received inspiration for this story while sitting in Adoration, gazing at the Monstrance. It is a sweet story that children will enjoy – the story of a forgotten candle who sits at the back of a
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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: Natasha Wing Illustrator: Amy Wummer Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House Ages: 4 – 7 I enjoyed this little picture book far more than I thought I would! For years the only Catholic Children’s books I’ve seen on the shelves of Catholic Book Stores have been about the sacraments and
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Author: Jean Schoonover-Egolf Illustrator: Jean Schoonover-Egolf Age Range: 3 – 8 years. Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (first thee books) and Perpetual Light Publishing (fourth book). The very talented Jeanie Egolf has produced a cute series of books about little Molly McBride. Molly is five years old and she isn’t having a very good day when
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