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A Catholic Child's Illustrated Lives Of The Saints
A Catholic Child's Illustrated Lives of the Saints 978-0-88271-140-9
A Catholic Child's Illustrated Lives of the Saints is a beautifully crafted introduction to the saints for young readers, combining vivid illustrations with simple, engaging storytelling. Published by Catholic Book Publishing Company, this 160-page hardcover volume presents more than 65 saints whose lives reflect the richness of Christian holiness across centuries. Each saint's story is told in a way that is accessible to children, emphasizing the virtues, sacrifices, and acts of love that shaped their journey toward God.
The book is arranged in a child-friendly each saint receives a short biography accompanied by a full-color illustration that captures the imagination. These stories highlight how ordinary people--children, adults, kings, peasants, missionaries, teachers, and martyrs--responded to God's call with courage and faith. By presenting saints from diverse cultures and historical periods, the book helps children understand that holiness is possible in every age and circumstance.
The writing is gentle, clear, and spiritually rich. Children learn how saints prayed, served the poor, defended truth, forgave enemies, and trusted God in difficult moments. The book encourages young readers to see the saints not as distant figures but as real people whose choices can inspire their own lives. The illustrations deepen this connection, offering expressive, colorful depictions that make each saint memorable and relatable.
Parents, teachers, and catechists appreciate the book's theological reliability and its ability to spark meaningful conversations about virtue, sacrifice, and God's love. It is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom use, parish libraries, and sacramental preparation. Its sturdy hardcover binding makes it durable for repeated use, and its approachable size (51/2 × 81/2 inches) is comfortable for children to hold.
This volume is also a thoughtful gift for Baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, and feast-day celebrations. It helps children build a foundation of Catholic identity by introducing them to role models whose lives demonstrate that anyone can become a saint through love, prayer, and perseverance. As children grow, they often return to these stories, discovering new insights and inspiration each time.
In all, A Catholic Child's Illustrated Lives of the Saints is a joyful, faith-forming resource that opens a window into the communion of saints. Through its stories and illustrations, children learn that holiness is a lifelong adventure--and that the saints walk with them as friends and guides.
Visit our website for a vast selection of age-appropriate Bibles and spiritual books for every age, www.Catholicbookpublishing.com
Key Topics
Virtues of the courage, charity, humility, perseveranceMartyrdom and witness to the faithMissionary work and evangelizationPrayer and trust in GodService to the poor and vulnerableFeast days and patron saintsHoliness in everyday lifeOver 65 Saints Included such
St. PeterSt. PaulSt. Francis of AssisiSt. ClareSt. Joan of ArcSt. PatrickSt. Therese of LisieuxSt. Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. Martin de PorresSt. Kateri TekakwithaSt. John BoscoSt. LucySt. Anthony of Padua...and many more....
A Catholic Child's Illustrated Lives of the Saints is a beautifully crafted introduction to the saints for young readers, combining vivid illustrations with simple, engaging storytelling. Published by Catholic Book Publishing Company, this 160-page hardcover volume presents more than 65 saints whose lives reflect the richness of Christian holiness across centuries. Each saint's story is told in a way that is accessible to children, emphasizing the virtues, sacrifices, and acts of love that shaped their journey toward God.
The book is arranged in a child-friendly each saint receives a short biography accompanied by a full-color illustration that captures the imagination. These stories highlight how ordinary people--children, adults, kings, peasants, missionaries, teachers, and martyrs--responded to God's call with courage and faith. By presenting saints from diverse cultures and historical periods, the book helps children understand that holiness is possible in every age and circumstance.
The writing is gentle, clear, and spiritually rich. Children learn how saints prayed, served the poor, defended truth, forgave enemies, and trusted God in difficult moments. The book encourages young readers to see the saints not as distant figures but as real people whose choices can inspire their own lives. The illustrations deepen this connection, offering expressive, colorful depictions that make each saint memorable and relatable.
Parents, teachers, and catechists appreciate the book's theological reliability and its ability to spark meaningful conversations about virtue, sacrifice, and God's love. It is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom use, parish libraries, and sacramental preparation. Its sturdy hardcover binding makes it durable for repeated use, and its approachable size (51/2 × 81/2 inches) is comfortable for children to hold.
This volume is also a thoughtful gift for Baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, and feast-day celebrations. It helps children build a foundation of Catholic identity by introducing them to role models whose lives demonstrate that anyone can become a saint through love, prayer, and perseverance. As children grow, they often return to these stories, discovering new insights and inspiration each time.
In all, A Catholic Child's Illustrated Lives of the Saints is a joyful, faith-forming resource that opens a window into the communion of saints. Through its stories and illustrations, children learn that holiness is a lifelong adventure--and that the saints walk with them as friends and guides.
Visit our website for a vast selection of age-appropriate Bibles and spiritual books for every age, www.Catholicbookpublishing.com
Key Topics
Virtues of the courage, charity, humility, perseveranceMartyrdom and witness to the faithMissionary work and evangelizationPrayer and trust in GodService to the poor and vulnerableFeast days and patron saintsHoliness in everyday lifeOver 65 Saints Included such
St. PeterSt. PaulSt. Francis of AssisiSt. ClareSt. Joan of ArcSt. PatrickSt. Therese of LisieuxSt. Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. Martin de PorresSt. Kateri TekakwithaSt. John BoscoSt. LucySt. Anthony of Padua...and many more....
- GenresReligion
160 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2005
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June 10, 2014
It says Children's on the front but it is a great summation of the example of the lives of the saints. Gives us all a goal to work toward and emulate, learning about Saints' devotion and courage is inspiring and helpful.
September 16, 2014
Gorgeous illustration. Intelligent writing. Really a great representation of what a children's book of saints should be.
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