Kirjahaku

God has a special mission for each of us! With engaging prose and delightful illustrations, I'm a Saint in the Making reminds children of their unique call from God to live with mission and love. By recounting the highlights of the stories of both well-known and newer saints (including John Paul II, Mary MacKillop, Augustus Tolton, Teresa of Calcutta, Juan Diego and Chiara Badano) in relatable lessons, the book helps readers learn that there is no one single way to live a life of sanctity. I'm a Saint in the Making offers simple but impactful suggestions for ways children can offer acts of prayer, service, and love. Resources for parents, teachers, and caregivers at the end of book provide support for adults as they seek to encourage and accompany their young saints in the making.Awarded the Catholic Writers Guild "Seal of Approval."

A 52-week devotional that invites readers to encounter Jesus in their daily lives through Scripture and personal reflection.

I Am God’s Storyteller invites children to use their gifts to shine God’s light and share the Gospel. Offering children examples of noted storytellers in Bible history (Sarah, Moses, Deborah, Esther, David, Isaiah, Mary, John the Baptist, and the Evangelists and early Church), this colorful and engaging picture book also looks at how Jesus used storytelling to teach and share his message of faith, hope and love. I Am God’s Storyteller concludes by asking children to be “God’s storytellers,” and helps them to understand that our world needs them now more than ever to shine God's light. Includes information for parents, teachers and caregivers, with suggestions and guidelines for building a love for storytelling in the hearts of children. With encouragement and empowerment, young storytellers are sent on a mission to engage the world around them with joy and creativity.

Lisa Hendey, bestselling author and founder of CatholicMom.com, presents a delightful board book to help young children discover that God has a special mission just for them What is a saint? Saints are people just like me and you They live and learn and laugh and love just as God created them to do. And guess what? You can be one, too Even ordinary people can live amazing lives. That's the message of Saints Like Me, a book to help the youngest children understand that God has a plan and a purpose for their lives We don't have to be grownups, and we don't have to do big things. Whenever we do a little thing with great love, we are just like Jesus and the saints Saints Like Me: Reassures children that God knows, loves, and hears them Instills values of self-respect, care for others, and care for the earth Helps children understand that God loves them unconditionally, no matter what Makes a great gift for birthdays, First Communion, All Saints Day, toddlers, and preschoolers With whimsical illustrations by Katie Broussard and sweet, simple text by popular Catholic author, catechist, mother, and grandmother Lisa Hendey, Saints Like Me will be a welcome gift for every young family. "Wherever we are on our journey, God calls us to amazing opportunities to love and serve. We hope that "Saints Like Me" inspires your little ones to see the world around them with wonder and love." -- Lisa Hendey

Embark on a whimsical journey to encounter and protect the majesty of Earth. With rhyming prose and a call to simple but impactful action, this book invites young readers to serve as caretakers for the natural world around them. With a gentle, rhyming story by bestselling author Lisa M. Hendey and artwork by award-winning Italian illustrator Giuliano Ferri, I Am Earth's Keeper describes one child's pre-dawn kayak ride that opens his eyes to the astonishingly beautiful world around him. Observing the rising sun, frogs, fish, birds, trees, and gentle breeze, he begins to marvel at the life all around, and to imagine how he can care for it. Inspired by St. Francis and his famous love song "Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon," this warmhearted book sparks the imagination of young readers to connect more deeply with God's creation and develop an ever-deepening sense of commitment to living in solidarity with nature. I Am Earth's Keeper offers: A warm, calming visual presentation with exquisite illustrationsAn empowering message that children are ready to act as stewards of the natural worldAn inspiring reminder to treasure the life all around usAn ideal book for reading aloud at bedtime, story time, Sunday school, or in the classroomThe perfect gift for children ages 3-8, for birthdays, Earth Day celebrations, summer gifts, and more