Category: Book Reviews
A Catholic Guide to Narnia
Is reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis part of your educational plan for this year? If so, you will want to pick up a guide to A Catholic Guide to Narnia: Questions and Activities for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Learn About the Brain
The Big Brain Book: How it Works and All Its Quirks by Leanne Boucher Gill, PhD is a fascinating look at the inner workings of the brain and what it means for your life.
Time Travel Adventure to Meet St. Nick
Mr. Baker’s catechism classes are literally brought to life with a special time-traveling book. In this newest story, one of Mr. Baker’s students, Theo, is whisked away to discover more about the real St. Nicholas.
Maximilian Kolbe: Inspiring Modern Saint
This graphic novel by Sophia Press is a fabulous look into the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe.
Portrait of the Son
Portrait of the Son: A Tale of Love by Josephine Nobisso is a follow-up to her much-loved picture books The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith and Take it to the Queen: A Tale of Hope. Anyone who enjoyed those stories will want to add this one to their collection.
Marvelous Middle-grade Mystery
Secrets in September is a fun middle-school novel, perfect for those younger teens who love a good mystery.
Introduce Your Family to St. Teresa of Avila
The Interior Castle: A Boy’s Journey into the Riches of Prayer can introduce children to St. Teresa of Avila as well as help them gain a better understanding of the role of prayer in their lives.
Learn about Lucia of Fatima
Lucia of Fatima is a wonderful way to introduce your children to the visions at Fatima.
Time-traveling Adventure for Families
With the help of his magical book, Mr. Baker takes the kids on an adventure back in time to meet Moses. Not that Moses, but the bandit Moses from the 4th Century who terrorized Egyptian communities.
Children’s Books about St. Therese
St. Therese’s feast day is coming up on October 1st. St. Therese is a much-loved saint, but she has a special appeal for children. Her “Little Way” is one even small children can grasp.