A never before published tale carries the reader back to Ancient Egypt and to the biblical Jerusalem. Around 701 B.C. Egypt is being ruled by the Kushite dynasty. Young Prince Taharka, a very minor royal son interested in healing, is content to have no principal part to play in that rule. However, it is he and not the expected Prince Shabataka who succeeds to the throne of Kush and Egypt-a "divine" rulership. As Taharka grows older, he becomes resigned to the duties of being a god. Then, a treacherous plot pushes him into sudden exile and into the hands of Amos, an emissary of King Hezekiah, s... View More...
When Uriah Tarhund's Hititte home is destroyed by invading Greeks, his dying father tells him to go seek a Canaanite named Sisera. "He will help you. For my sake...." When Uriah reaches Judea and saves a young boy from being sacrificed to Molech, he is given succor for a time by the Hebrews. Later, he finds Sisera and joins him in war against these same people. When the Canaanites are defeated, the young Hittite has the opportunity to come to a peace with himself, the Hebrew people and their God. Ages 10 and up View More...
My Sister Is Annoying: And Other Prayers for Children By author: Joe Kempf Product Code: 818271 ISBN: 9780764818271 Price: $16.95 Qty: Pages: 48 Size: 8" X 8" Inches Availability: In stock. Description: Children say the most wonderful things! This book of prayers, by Fr. Joe Kempf and his furry friend, Big Al, is written the way children talk—and the way they think! My Sister is Annoying is a beautifully illustrated, fun way for children to talk to God about things that are important to them, such as the joy of playing outside, celebrating a birthday, and trying to figure... View More...
Father Joe Kempf and his furry friend, Big Al, are back with more heartwarming prayers for children and their parents. This follow-up to the best-selling My Sister is Annoying, addresses some of the challenges of growing up. In a delightful combination of events that impact children's lives, Big Al learns lessons including compassion, responsibility, and individuality through prayer. Read the prayers and enjoy the included audio CD where Father Joe and Big Al introduce each prayer read by children. With an introduction by Annie (Big Al's "annoying" sister), You Want Me to Be Good ALL DAY... View More...
Rosary Reflections for Kids Tablet is a drawing pad with 30 sheets of 11 x 17-inch paper, formatted to help children draw, color and think about the Mysteries of the Rosary. As you pray the Rosary, children can express the Mysteries by drawing their own. Tablet View More...
Written for children in the middle-elementary grades, this book suggests practices and activities that reinforce Lenten basics like prayer, fasting, sacrifice, and more. Pages: 80 Size: 5.125" X 7.375" Inches Booklet View More...
Good manners are vital for the growth of moral character; they are habits of conduct by which we express, in the most ordinary, day-to-day circumstances, our fundamental respect for others. Everyday Graces grew out of Karen Santorum’s search for a book of manners that instructs through engaging stories and poems, rather than dull lists of dos and don’ts. Among her selections are the works of well-known and also contemporary authors, including Lucy Maud Montgomery, Beatrix Potter, C.S. Lewis, Hans Christian Anderson, Mark Twain, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Max Lucado, Arnold Lobel, and many more. ... View More...
Beautifully drawn classic images of Our Lady and the Christ Child from famous shrines and miraculous images. Excellent short stories accompany each illustration to provide an outstanding resource for a child to be instructed in his faith while creatively coloring the glorious images of Mary. 35 finely drawn images of Our Lady, including Guadalupe, Fatima, Perpetual Help, Good Counsel, Czestochowa and more. View More...
Kathryn Worth Tears and laughter alternate in this novel, based on the author's forebears, of a young girl's growth to womanhood in the 1830's. 16-year-old orphan Martitia Howland has been transplanted into a Quaker farm family of 6 intimidating sons and one disapproving daughter. As Martitia runs their gauntlet, she begins to bloom. Valiantly she acquires the skills they expect of her, and discovers other gifts all her own. Her achievements earn respect in the end and more, her true heart's love. Illustrations by Marguerite de Angeli. Edition: Paperback Sewn Softcover View More...
This is the compelling story of a man born as a "cradle Catholic" who left the Church at an early age to join the Jehova's Witnesses, the recounting of his 16 years with that sect and it's inner workings, his being "born again" as a Baptist minister for another 12 years, and the conclusion of his incredible spiritual journey along the "King's Highway" back to the Catholic faith. Ken Guindon uses the metaphor of the "Royal Road", the name El Camino Real that Spaniards have historically called their most important routes, to describe the road that the Heavenly King has led him on, and all seeker... View More...
Artistic Danny Mago gets a new job at the St. Martin de Porres Convent with Mother Madeleine, the famous Maori painter, and he approaches the ancient, unused elevator on the Convent grounds, the uneventful tenor of his life takes a decided turn…upwards! The resulting wild adventures become strangely entangled with the quest that has brought beautiful Zelia Mazloum from Turkey to New Zealand. In the midst of all this, Danny accepts a call to make a unique contribution to his home, the land that rests upon the seas, Aetearoa. Demonic creatures, angelic beings, sly villains, an old and beautiful ... View More...
Rex, the tree that became the cross of Christ, comes back to life as a new sprout and learns more about Jesus from a cast of new characters. Chatty the Chipmunk, Lily the Rabbit, and more of Rex's animal friends reconstruct for him the events of Jesus' birth, death, and Resurrection--explaining to Rex and to children following along how Jesus was the promised Messiah. Kids in grades 3-5 will learn to know and love Jesus--building the most important relationship of their lives. Pages: 64 Size: 5.125" X 7.375" Inches Booklet View More...
From a shuddering, juddering, bubbling muddle of mud, God created a colorful creation, a gift to treasure and care for. This book is a feast of sound and color, awe and wonder, with a few surprises along the way. This modern take on the classic story of Creation, is approached with creativity, joy, and wonder. Children of all ages will be delighted with the beautiful illustrations and simple storytelling. Each spread of this imaginative book explains the work of a day, as God builds our planet. Perfect reading tool for children 5 to 9, but also is an easy read-along for Sunday school... View More...
Child's Bible History. The Old and New Testaments. An abridged version of Schuster's Bible History. Appropriate for reading to 3rd-5th graders or letting 4th and above read on their own--actually suitable for all ages. An old favorite of catechists. For relatively little, teachers can blanket their classes with wonderful supplemental reading, and parents can initiate their youngsters in the famous Bible stories. Includes 43 beautiful drawings of biblical events.Impr. 86 pages 43 Illus. View More...
This Vision Book for youth 9-15 years old tells the exciting, inspirational story of the great French saint of charity, St. Vincent de Paul. From his days of youth as a shepherd boy to his slavery in North Africa, his escape to France, his priestly service to the poor and to abandoned children, his founding of both the Vincentian Order and the Daughters of Charity, clashes with the Jansenists and his political adventures at court, this dramatic story of Vincent de Paul is sure to inspire all readers. Illustrated.Length: 165 pages Edition: Paperback View More...
Margot Benary-Isbert Seventeen-year-old Paula has just left behind convent boarding school - to go home. She hasn't been back home for more than two years, and isn't quite prepared for her five rambunctious brothers, two eccentric maiden aunts, bibliophile uncle, and 89 year-old Babbett, not to mention the demands laid on her by energetic Mama. Her father, Judge Eisenberth, at first seems to be the only one who understands her frustration. Even Adolf, her favorite brother, cannot fathom why she longs to go back to the convent and become a nun. Paula - and Adolf, who is going through his own... View More...
Wouldn't it be great to have a blueprint for success in parenting today? An amazing mother of 13 shares anecdotal guidelines for raising children, bolstering family life, and building a legacy of Love! Of her own family Mary Ann says, We may be a bit larger than the average American household, yet when it comes to raising kids, we, like most good parents, are busy doing all we can to instill the faith and value system that we know will be best for them-here and in the hereafter! God has entrusted families with the task of teaching values to the next generation. This Mom of Many shows that it i... View More...
Here is a fun-filled book packed with loads of Catholic-themed word games, crosswords, word searches, and quizzes. (Try a game out now!) The various games cover topics from Church history, the Bible, the Catechism, and sacred Tradition. Challenging and enjoyable for teens and adults. Religion teachers will also love these puzzles for use in class or as homework assignment. Pages: 96 Paperback View More...
