St. John Bosco: The Juggling Saint
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St. John Bosco: The Juggling Saint

St. John Bosco: The Juggling Saint by Maria Riley is the third in the Adventures with the Saints series of books about three young children who have the ability to time travel (think Magic Treehouse books or The Chime Travelers series) and meet important saints.

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‘Twas the Day Before Christmas in Bethlehem Town

‘Twas the Day Before Christmas in Bethlehem Town by Leslie Bond Diggins with illustrations by Erin Nelson is a lovely picture book for young children

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Introduce Children to Cloistered Life

Invite your children into the cloister of a Dominican convent with Sister Clare Gets Ready for Prayer! Captivate the hearts of your children with this charming story as they help a contemplative cloistered nun prepare for prayer.

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Cozy Christmas Caper

he characters in this series are wonderful—from the main protagonists to the supporting cast, they all help to bring the story to life. I especially appreciate the positive messages and life-lessons that the author weaves into her stories.

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Children’s Consecration to Mary

What if you want to encourage your child to consecrate themselves to Mary? Are there any resources available that explain the consecration at an age-appropriate level? The answer is yes. Here are a few to choose from to help you and your child as your child walks the road to consecration to Mary.

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Maximilian Kolbe: Inspiring Modern Saint

This graphic novel by Sophia Press is a fabulous look into the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe.

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The Interior Castle
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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.

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Cover image of Lucia of Fatima by Kathryn Swegart
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Learn about Lucia of Fatima

Lucia of Fatima is a wonderful way to introduce your children to the visions at Fatima.

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Cover of Abba Moses: Notorious Robber, Desert Father
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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.

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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.

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