Author: Theresa Linden Illustrator: Theresa Linden Publisher: Silver Fire Publishing Ages: 7 – 11 George, Erik and Robyn continue their adventures in Theresa Linden’s fourth book of the Armor of God series. Based on the Armor of God as described by Saint Paul in Ephesians 6: 13-17, George is on a quest to earn the […]
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Author: Kimberley Novak Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing Age Range: 8 – 80 years Kimberley Novak is clearly a devoted and inspired Catholic woman who gives thanks to a Jesuit Retreat Center and Ignation Spirituality Centre in her Acknowledgements. She has obviously spent a great deal of time thinking, creating, praying about and crafting this story.
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Author: Theresa Kiser Illustrator: Mike Schwalm Publisher: OSV Kids Age Range: 3 – 7 years. I feel like this is a book that was just waiting to be written! Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server is a likeable young lad whose over-the-top enthusiasm will be recognized by many a parent and teacher. And children will
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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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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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Author: Father Olivier Bonnewijn Illustrator: Amanda Wanert Publisher: Magnificat : Ingnatius Age Range: 7 – 10 The Three Roses didn’t disappoint. This is a simple story about Bella and her prayer life. We follow Bella as she graciously plays with her younger sister, and then settles down to her daily prayers. Bella prepares her special
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Author: Father Olivier Bonnewijn Illustrator: Amandine Wanert Publisher: Magnificat-Ignatius Age Range: 7 – 10 depending on reading ability I haven’t seen this Catholic children’s series before. Probably because it was originally published in another language, and this is the English translation version. Father Olivier Bonnewijn is a Catholic priest born and raised in Belgium. He
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Author: Carissa Douglas Illustrator: Carissa Douglas Publisher: Sceptor Age Range: 8 – 14/15 I loved the first book in this series so much that I eagerly anticipated this second novel, Lair of Illusion. And I wasn’t disappointed. Once again, Carissa Douglass has based the characters of this large, homeschooling family on her own children. In
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Author: Carissa Douglas Illustrator: Carissa Douglas Publisher: Sceptor Age Range: 9 – 14 I loved this story. From the very start I recognized this book as the type I absolutely love. All of the winning elements are present – finding a mysterious old key, a secret tunnel, a spirit guide and a cracking adventure! I
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Author: Sister Maria Grace Dateno Illustrator: Paul Cunningham Publisher: Pauline Press Age Range: 6 – 10 This is the second book in the Gospel Time Trekkers series, written by Sister Maria Grace Dateno. Once again, we travel back in time with siblings Hannah, Caleb and Noah to learn about some of the significant events in
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