In the Midst of Chaos, Peace6 reviews
Wendy Beckett, Dan Paulos, ...

Ignatius Press, 1999

An excellent book to stir a world-weary soul!

+ A revelation ....
+ This is a peaceful work.
+ Only a blessing!
+ This book is a must.
  
  











  



  
Stories Told by Mother Teresa2 reviews
Mother Teresa

Element Books Ltd, 2000

Beautiful anthology

+ A remarkable testament and highly recommended reading.

The stories are short (a spread at the most), simple and heartwarming - The Runaway tells of a boy who keeps sneaking out of a comfortable childrens' home to be with his destitute mother, Professor of Love describes the effect a disabled child has on his family, The Courage to Give is the story of ...
  
  











  



  
Joan of Arc: The Lily Maid2 reviews
Margaret Hodges

Holiday House, 1999

Illustrations that beautifully bring the story home!

+ A Story of Bravery

I was impressed with the look of this book as much as with the content. Both the author and the illustrator have created a lovely retelling of the story of Joan! And when my, then 6 year old, daughter brought it home from her school library, I could see her spark of interest in St. Joan coming to ...
  
  











  



  
Clare and Francis4 reviews
Guido Visconti

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2004

Illustrations are worth a thousand words....

+ Beautiful Pictures, Wonderful Story
+ An unforgettable biographical portrait
+ outstanding
  
  











  



  
Saint Francis4 reviews
Brian Wildsmith

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996

Beautiful Art Beautiful Story

+ Richly illustrated
+ Beautiful Book
+ What the world needs now
  
  











  



  
A Child's Rule of Life
Robert Hugh Benson

Neumann Press, 1992

A MASTERPIECE! A mate to An Alphabet of Saints and Old Testament Rhymes This book is written in verse as an excellent Catholic guide for children. Each large 9"x12" page is printed in two colors on heavy, quality paper and fully illustrated (detailed illustration on each page). A beautiful but sturdy book that children and parents will treasure for generations. Gold embossed cover. Sewn ...
  
  











  



  
The Night of Las Posadas (Picture Puffins)5 reviews

Putnam Juvenile, 2001

The Night of Las Posadas

+ Vintage dePaola!
+ Excellent book for Christmas with Spanish flavor
+ a story to read to y our child each December
  
  











  



  
The Gift of the Magi5 reviews
O. Henry

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2006

A Gift from the Heart

+ timeless beautiful story /ethereal art
+ A True Treasure
+ a treasure
+ Gift of the Magi is good Christmas gift
  
  











  



  
A Small Miracle22 reviews
Peter Collington

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2002

Absolultely Brilliant and Beautiful

+ Christmas favorite
+ A Christmas Picture Story
+ Small Miracle
+ Great book!
  
  











  



  
The Real Santa Claus: Legends of Saint Nicholas4 reviews
Marianna Mayer

Dial, 2001

A CHRISTMAS BOOK TO ENJOY FROM YEAR TO YEAR

+ not a good choice for young readers
+ The Real Spirit of Christmas
+ beautiful
  
  











  



  
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend8 reviews
Julie Stiegemeyer

Concordia Publishing House, 2003

dd "loves it" ~ Based on what's believed to be Historical Fact with a little fictionalization.

+ Great for those of us who don't "do" Santa
+ Great Bridge Between the Man and the Legend
+ Excellent!
  
  











  



  
The Legend of Saint Nicholas5 reviews

Margaret K. McElderry, 2003

The History of Bishop Nicholas, now Saint Nicholas and how he became Santa Claus

+ A picture History book of St. Nicholas, BUT a little too graphic for small children
+ Exquisite paintings and story of St. Nicholas
+ excellent and stirring
+ Beautiful book and story!
  
  











  



  
A Child's Book of Prayer in Art8 reviews
Sister Wendy Beckett

DK CHILDREN, 1995

Great Choices of Paintings by Sister Wendy Beckett

+ Great Spiritual Resource for the Interchurch Family
+ Lovely and thoughtful gift
+ Love Sister Wendy
  
  











  



  
The Story of the Cross: The Stations of the Cross for Children5 reviews
Mary Joslin

Lion UK, 2006

The Story of the Cross: The Stations of the Cross for Childr

+ Faithful to the tradition while exciting for the little ones
+ Great Find, a Real Gem
+ Stations of the cross - great for any age
  
  











  



  
The Very First Christians3 reviews
Paul L. Maier

Concordia Publishing House, 2001

Ably retells a classic and engaging story

+ The story of the early church, enjoyable for all ages!
+ Review on The Very First Christians by Paul L. Maier

In The Very First Christians, twelve-year-old Christopher is taught by his grandfather about the drama of Pentecost and the powerful changes God brought to the world through Peter, Paul, and the very first Christians following the death and resurrection of Jesus. Paul Maier (professor of ancient ...
  
  











  



  
Saint Patrick4 reviews
Ann Tompert

Boyds Mills Press, 2004

Saint Patrick

+ My kids loved this book!
+ The man Saint Patrick
+ Explains wonderfully!
  
  











  



  
The Squire and the Scroll17 reviews
Jennie Bishop

Warner Press, 2004

Excellent book for young boys

+ The Squire and the Scroll
+ Wonderful!!!
+ WOW what a great surprise!
  
  











  



  
Saint Nicholas3 reviews
Ann Tompert

Boyds Mills Press, 2005

Great book to read to our young children

+ The Real Saint Nicholas

We found the book beautifully written and illustrated. It is legendary as well as factual, but his life is presented in a most touching and informative way.
  
  











  



  
Saints: Lives and Illuminations2 reviews
Ruth Sanderson

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2003

Beautiful 1 Page/Saint Children's Book

This is a beautiful book for children which has one page per saint. Each page has about 2/5 of it with a beautiful colored picture of the saint. The other 3/5 of it has a equally beautiful stories of the saints. The saints included in this book are as follows. Alexandra . . . . Anthony . . . . ...
  
  











  



  
The Monk Who Grew Prayer4 reviews
Claire Brandenburg

Conciliar Press, 2003

wonderful introduction to prayer for toddlers

+ Excellent source of daily prayer routine
+ But as he worked, he was really growing prayer.
+ beautiful illustration of how to "pray without ceasing"