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In the Midst of Chaos, Peace 6 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.
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Stories Told by Mother Teresa 2 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 ...
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Joan of Arc: The Lily Maid 2 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 ...
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Clare and Francis 4 reviews Guido Visconti
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2004
Illustrations are worth a thousand words....
+ Beautiful Pictures, Wonderful Story + An unforgettable biographical portrait + outstanding
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Saint Francis 4 reviews Brian Wildsmith
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996
Beautiful Art Beautiful Story
+ Richly illustrated + Beautiful Book + What the world needs now
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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 ...
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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
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The Gift of the Magi 5 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
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A Small Miracle 22 reviews Peter Collington
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2002
Absolultely Brilliant and Beautiful
+ Christmas favorite + A Christmas Picture Story + Small Miracle + Great book!
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The Real Santa Claus: Legends of Saint Nicholas 4 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
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Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend 8 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!
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The Legend of Saint Nicholas 5 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!
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A Child's Book of Prayer in Art 8 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
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The Story of the Cross: The Stations of the Cross for Children 5 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
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The Very First Christians 3 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 ...
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Saint Patrick 4 reviews Ann Tompert
Boyds Mills Press, 2004
Saint Patrick
+ My kids loved this book! + The man Saint Patrick + Explains wonderfully!
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The Squire and the Scroll 17 reviews Jennie Bishop
Warner Press, 2004
Excellent book for young boys
+ The Squire and the Scroll + Wonderful!!! + WOW what a great surprise!
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Saint Nicholas 3 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.
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Saints: Lives and Illuminations 2 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 . . . . ...
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The Monk Who Grew Prayer 4 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"
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