Mother Bird tells her son stories of St. Francis of Assisi. If the animal kingdom can understand the life and teachings of the world's most famous saint, so can children, who will be delighted by this simple, beautiful book for the ages. "Stunning illustrations and engaging text. This book is sure to spark valuable conversations." -Fr. Pat McCloskey, OFM, Franciscan Editor, St. Anthony Messenger
“A heartwarming tale, which gives the papacy a human touch.” –Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent, The Tablet "I give it one million stars!" —Luca, Mrs. Gilman's class, St. Margaret Mary School (Omaha, NE) Meet Margaret — the Pope's cat — in the very first book in this best-selling series by Jon M. Sweeney! This is the story of a stray born on the Via della Conciliazione in Rome, how she’s adopted by the Pope, and then “rules” the Vatican from museum to floorboard! First in a new series....
Encounters the Plagues (The Backyard Trio Bible Stories, #11)
by Sara Kendall and Jason Burkhardt
More Experiences of Faith, Friendship, and Fun with Johnny and Joey and Their New Friend Tom
by Grace Land
The Nativity (Picture Flats)
In 'The Nativity', the beloved Christmas tale is retold with soft, high-quality artwork, ensuring it will stand out on the shelves.
At the age of 24, Florence Nightingale decided to dedicate herself to the care of the sick, especially those wounded in battle. She worked for nearly a year with the nursing Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul in Alexandria, Egypt. After that, when she established a hospital to tend the wounded during the Crimean War (1854 - 1856), she welcomed the assistance of thirty-eight women, including a group of Catholic nuns.
Children ask A LOT of questions when it comes to heaven, particularly when they’ve experienced the loss of a loved one. In this uplifting, imaginative picture book, How High Is Heaven? inspires hope and comfort in readers young and old, that heaven can be experienced here and now and is open for us all. New York Times bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis invites children to explore age-appropriate questions about heaven. Kids and their parents can celebrate that heaven is a place...
Twelve-year-old Toswiah finds her life changed when her family enters the witness protection program.
