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The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale 75 reviews
Angela Elwell Hunt, Tim Jonke (Illustrator)
Cook Communications, 2004
Christian Classic
+ Great story!
+ tnvolsgirl
+ Best Story Ever
+ Wonderful book!
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The Miracle of Saint Nicholas (Golden Key Books)9 reviews
Gloria Whelan
Bethlehem Books, 1997
Best Christmas book I've read
+ A REAL evocation of Orthodox Culture Reborn
+ The Miracle of Saint Nicholas
+ a beautiful, touching book--a near perfect Christmas gift
+ "Mom, you know you can't read this book without crying!!"
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Little Rose of Sharon 11 reviews
Nan Gurley
Chariot Victor Publishing, 1998
An amazing book for everyone
+ A Wonderful Book
+ A Beautiful Book about Self-Sacrifice
+ An amazing book for everyone
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Joan of Arc5 reviews
Josephine Poole
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2005
Joan of Arc, maid of Orleans, saves France
+ Saints and stars shine on forever
+ Joan of Arc as a saint, who like a star, shines on forever
+ Great Introduction for Children to Joan of Arc
+ An Excellent Childrenęs Introduction to St. Joan
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The Legend of the Poinsettia10 reviews
Tomie dePaola
Putnam Juvenile, 1997
The Legend of the Poinsettia
+ The Legend of the Poinsettia
+ Love Tomie's books!
+ Wonderful book :)
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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"
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A Special Place for Santa: A Legend for Our Time5 reviews
Jeanne Pieper
Roman Inc, 1991
Invaluable Resource.
+ This is a must have book!
+ Wonderful resource for parents!
+ A must have for parents!
+ A Special Place for Santa
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Pascual and the Kitchen Angels5 reviews
Puffin, 2006
MIRTH AND A MORAL
+ A Delightful Story for Children
+ cute story
+ Wonderful book!
+ What a gift
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Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi 4 reviews
Tomie dePaola
Holiday House, 1990
Memorable!
+ The Simple Poor Man of Assisi
+ Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi
I was looking for a book that would teach children as well as entertain them, and I was skeptical that I would find one that did both. Tomie DePaola is an absolute winner! The stories are complete, rather than abbreviated as so many children's stories are. He gives the children credit for being ...
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Joseph's Hands6 reviews
Kety Sabatini
Bezalel Books, 2007
Finding your way along God's path
+ Simple and beautiful
+ A beautiful book for everyone!
+ JOSEPH'S HANDS
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A Saint and His Lion: The Story of Tekla of Ethiopia2 reviews
Elaine Murray Stone
Paulist Press, 2004
This is a lavishly illustrated children's book
+ beautifully illustrated
The editorial review fails to mention that this is a lavishly illustrated picture book, with the drawings by Cecile Sharratt, who also illustrated Shalinar's Song, also published by Paulist Press.
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Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland8 reviews
Tomie dePaola
Holiday House, 1994
A wonderful introduction to the real St. Patrick for children!
+ Thanks for quick shipping; book is in beautiful condition
+ Excellent!
+ A Charming Tale!
+ for catholics only
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Saint George and the Dragon43 reviews
Margaret Hodges, Trina Schart Hyman
Little, Brown Young Readers, 1990
Necessary literary experience
+ A Great Start.
+ great book
+ AMAZING illustrations, good telling...
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Mary: The Mother of Jesus4 reviews
Tomie dePaola
Holiday House, 1995
A Beautiful Book
+ Excellent Children's Literature
+ Bible well done
+ Excellent!
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Petook: An Easter Story2 reviews
Caryll Houselander
Holiday House, 1988
Petook - An Easter Story
+ The Easter message of "new life" by Caryll Houselander
It is a wonderful story capturing the wonder of rebirth in the Easter story. It is a rare Easter story for young children that doesn't present the confusing details of death and resurrection directly. The illustrations are beautiful.
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B Is for Bethlehem: A Christmas Alphabet5 reviews
Isabel Wilner
Dutton Juvenile, 1990
Transcends the alphabet format to the heart of the Christmas
+ Delightful Christmas book!
+ Great!
+ A beautifully illustrated book.
+ This is my favorite Xmas book for children.
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The Last Straw4 reviews
Fredrick Thury
Charlesbridge Publishing, 1999
A Wonderful Story for Christmas!
+ Excellent Book
+ This is the best Christmas book ever
+ A Christmas Favorite
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The Clown of God22 reviews
Tomie dePaola
Voyager Books, 1989
Extraordinary
+ wonderful classic!
+ Clown of God
+ Loved this Book!
+ The Gift of One's Talents
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The Legend of Saint Christopher2 reviews
Margaret Hodges
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002
good for various ages
+ good book
my kids, ages 5, 8, and 9, all appreciate this well-written story and mesmerizing illustrations.
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The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith30 reviews
Josephine Nobisso
Gingerbread House, 2002
"Outweighing" life's finer things
+ Beautiful in its simplicity
+ Beautiful
+ Beyond a Children's Book
+ Perfect Gift for a Godchild
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