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You Can Become a Saint!

You Can Become a Saint – Workbook

 

 

Budnik, Mary Ann

R.B. Media, Inc.

(217) 546-5261

http://www.rbmediainc.com

Zero Grandparents recognizes that many kids don’t have grandparents and provides an insightful look at some of the challenges faced by children.  Themes:  acceptance, family, feelings, identity, self-esteem. [Grades 3-4]

Edwards, Michelle

Harcourt Religion

(800) 922-7696

http://www.harcourtreligion.com/onlinecatalog

 

Faith and Life Series.  First through eighth grade.

Emmanuel Books

The Baltimore Catechism

Emmanuel Books/Seton Home

Prayer for a Child.  Winner of the Caldecott Medal. [Early childhood]

Field, Rachel

Macmillan Publishing Co.

Whoever You Are recognizes that children all over the world may not look the same or speak the same language, but inside, they are all alike.  Themes:  cultural diversity, friendship, human dignity, life, peace. [Grades K-2]

Fox, Mem

Harcourt Religion

(800) 922-7696

http://www.harcourtreligion.com/onlinecatalog

 

Going to Mass [Early childhood]

Hoagland, Rev. Victor, C.P.

First Steps Books.

Regina Press, Malhame & Co.

Arch Books.  These are small paperback books with bible stories told in fun-to-read rhymes and colorful illustrations.  [Early childhood — elementary grades]

http://www.discerningreader.com/arbookag59.html

 

 

Prayer is for Children [Early childhood]

Kelemen, Julie

Liguori

Wilma Unlimited:  How Wilma Rudolph Became the World’s Fastest Woman.  This story explores Wilma’s battle with polio, which left her paralyzed in one leg.  Wilma refused to believe she’d never walk again.  Eventually, she became the first American woman to earn three gold medals in a single Olympiad.  Themes  acceptance, courage, identity, inspiration, physical challenges.  [Grades 5-6]

Krull, Kathleen

Harcourt Religion

(800) 922-7696

http://www.harcourtreligion.com/onlinecatalog

 

Going to Confession 

Lavosik, Rev. Lawrence

Picture Book of Saints

Lavosik, Rev. Lawrence

Emmanuel Books

One Hundred Activities for Children.  First to eight grades.  Use as supplement to the Catechism.

Leaflet Missal

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

Lovasik, Rev. Lawrence

Seton Home

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lovasik, Rev. Lawrence

Seton Home

Hannah’s Journal:  The Story of an Immigrant Girl who leaves behind the persecution of her small European village to board a ship destined for America!  Themes:  acceptance, family, feelings, immigration, love, writing. [Grades 7-8]

Moss, Marissa

Harcourt Religion

(800) 922-7696

http://www.harcourtreligion.com/onlinecatalog

 

Handbook for Today’s Catholic Children

O’Connor, Francine M.

Liguori

Each Living Thing is a poetic celebration of animals that reminds us to be considerate to all living things, big and small.  Themes:  Creation, environment, gratitude, wonder.  [Preschool]

Ryder, Joanne

Harcourt Religion

(800) 922-7696

http://www.harcourtreligion.com/onlinecatalog

 

Leading Little Ones to Mary [K-2]

Seton Home Study.

Jesus, Son of Mary [Elementary grades]

Sheen, Fulton J.

Liguori

Lives of the saints by different authors.  These are saints’ biographies originally writing in the 1950s and 1960s.  There is a teacher’s manual for these books as well.  [Grades 4-6]

Vision Books Series; Ignatius Press

Emmanuel Books/Seton Home

A collection of Catholic Literature for Children WhipperSnapper books

http://www.whippersnapperbooks.com/
 

Karol from Poland:  The Life of Pope John Paul II for Children [Elementary grades]

Wilson, M. Leonora

Emmanuel Books

Kids Explore America’s Catholic Heritage

Young Writers’ Workshop.

Pauline Books and Media.

Precious Moments

(800) 445-2220

http://www.preciousmoments.com

 

 

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