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The Seagull on the Chapel: A Story of Value and Worth

The Seagull on the Chapel is a charming new picture book by Eric Clayton and Shannon Evans (published by Paraclete Press) that helps children learn…

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Introduce Young Children to St. Benedict

Benedict & The Rule Uncover the life and remarkable legacy of one of history’s most well-known and loved saints. Benedict & the Rule is a gorgeously illustrated…

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Two Charming New Catholic Picture Books

Anyone who has read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (or any of the similar books) by Laura Numeroff knows how fun this type…

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Little Spark of Life – A Pro-Life Picture Book

Little Spark of Life by Courtney Siebring, published by Paraclete Press, is a pro-life picture book that features a mom and dad explaining about the developing baby in the mommy’s tummy to an older brother.

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Celebrate God’s Gift of the Seasons

A charming new picture book written by Glenys Nellist and published by Paraclete Press helps young children celebrate the beauty of God’s gift of creation.

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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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Lovely Picture Book about History of Musical Notation

In a new picture book, The First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi, Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, share the story of how the musical scale came to be.

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Introduce Children to the Women Doctors of the Church

There are four women Doctors of the Church: Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, and Therese of Lisieux. In a new picture book, The Women Doctors of the Church, writer Colleen Pressprich and illustrator Adalee Hude introduce children to these great saints.

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Look and Learn Words for Catholic Kids

Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids is a book that can help everyone in a family learn about the names of Catholic people, objects, and ideas, while also fostering conversation about the faith.

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Three Patriotic Picture Books

These three picture books share important lessons in sacrifice, honor, and resilience.

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