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: 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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Author: Josephine Nobisso Illustrator: Katalin Szegedi Publisher: Ginger Bread House Age Range: 6 – 10 I read Josephine Nobissa’s wonderful story, The Weight of a Mass, awhile ago and always intended to read Take it to the Queen. Unfortunately, I’m one of the few reviewers around who was disappointed with Take it to …
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Author: Father Mark Goring Publisher: Tellwell Age range: 3 – 8 Father Mark Goring is a Catholic priest from Canada. Well known on social media for his Catholic commentary, Father Goring has written several books. Here he has re-written the Ugly Duckling tale as You’re Not a Chicken. The premise is the same as …
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Author: Frank Fraser Illustrator: Frank Fraser Publisher: Sophia Institute Press Age Range: 2 – 6 Sophia Institute Press is renowned for producing quality books and this one is no exception. Published in 2018, Before I Was Me is consistently cited as a family favourite, and most people give it exceptional reviews. I bought …
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Author: Anthony DeStefano Illustrator: Richard Cowdrey Publisher: Harvest House Age Range: 4 – 8 Published in 2016, this is a playful and fun picture book about Roxy the camel who learns that the way into heaven requires a big sacrifice. Is Roxy prepared to make such a huge sacrifice? Anthony DeStefano’s books are always …
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Author: Andrew McDonough Illustrator: Andrew McDonough Publisher: Lost Sheep Resources Age Range: 4 – 7 This is the third book of Andrew McDonough’s that I have read and reviewed. The three books, The Way of the Cross, Peter and the Rooster and Peter and the Big Breakfast describe the events of Easter in simple, …
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Author: Katie Warner Illustrator: Amy Rodriguez Publisher: Tan Age Range: 2 – 8 years. Katie Warner is a Catholic children’s author and home-schooling mom. In Listening for God, she has taken a passage from 1 Kings (19:11-12) and recreated it for children. In the passage, the prophet Elijah recounts how he was listening for …
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Author: Cathy Gilmore Illustrator: Jeanie Egolf Publisher: Perpetual Light Publishing Age Range: 3 – 8 Continuing the Tiny Virtue Heroes series, we meet Amel the Camel in this latest book from Cathy Gilmore and Jeanie Egolf. Amel introduces us to his owner, the wise King Balthazar who is heading off to follow a bright star …
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