Children

Mums, Dads and Teachers: Children learn to tell “fibs” very early in life. As children grow and learn, it is important they are taught honesty and truthfulness. These are important building blocks for good character and need to be nurtured and hurts others. There are many examples of this throughout the stories of the Bible. This book uses the story of Joseph to illustrate the importance of telling the truth. Proverbs teaches us that God does not like lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. I hop you and your child can use this book to discuss the importance of honesty. Lenny the Lying Lemur “Jumping jellybeans – I am not a monkey, I am a lemur!” says Lenny. What adventures will this lying lemur get up to when he visits France the Firefly at Lighthouse Beach? Will Lenny and Francy become good friends or will the young lemur’s lying lead to trouble and hurt others? Oh blimey Slimey! Will Lenny fall for the sneaky tricks of Slimey the Seagull and lose his chance at..

The life and travels of Pope Benedict XVI, told through the eyes of a friendly bird. The sequel to the 2007 publishing sensation Benedict and Chico, Max, a bird who lives in the Vatican, takes up the story from Pope Benedict’s election. He accompanies his travels and observes the busy life of a man who speaks of the love of God to all the world, especially children. Readership 7 years up...

St Francis had a great love of creatures. Today, in many Churches, animals are blessed on the Sunday after his feast day. In this story, Grace tries to bring her pet, Stripeycat, to the church for a blessing. After causing a few problems, Stripeycat eventually arrives with a big splash...! With lovely illustrations...

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Little Nellie was not yet four and a half when God took her to Heaven, but she had already made her First Holy Communion. Nellie received five of the seven Sacraments. Before she died, she received Our Lord 32 times. She knew that in Holy Communion she was receiving God and she always called Him "Holy God." When the Holy Father, Pope St. Pius X, heard about Little Nellie he cried: "There! That is the sign for which I was waiting!" Then, the Holy Father said that children could receive Holy Communion when they were little. They would no longer have to wait till age 12. Little Nellie is called the Little Violet of the Blessed Sacrament. Perfect to teach children love and reverence for Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist! 31 Pg. PB. Eccl. Approb...

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All the significant stories of the Old and New Testaments from Genesis to the book of Acts. Retold in clear, simple language which children can understand. Samoan Translation...

A selection of Bible stories for children. simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about doubting Thomas, Saul on the road to Damascus and John's Vision of heaven...

St Joseph is the quiet saint. As husband of the Virgin Mary and protector of Jesus from birth to childhood, Joseph was a good, just man, who did what God asked him to do, without question. This is Joseph's story. A beautifully illustrated book for children (ages 6 to 10) which tells the story of St Joseph, especially at the time of the birth and infancy of Jesus. An ideal book at Christmas time, or any time throughout the year...

God understands... and will always be there to help us find a way. For everyone, life can be really hard sometimes. But never fear: Father Joe Kempf and his furry friends, Big Al and Annie, are back with plenty of support. The best-selling tandem tackles some tough issues in this book in a way that a child will understand: If God is so good, why do innocent people suffer? What is our hope when someone we love dies? How do we go on when our hearts are broken? When the heartaches come, these reflections, prayers, and activities will help every child find their way forward with God. In the back of the book, parents, grandparents, and teachers will find the coaching they need to love their children through the difficult times. This wonderfully illustrated book meets the child (and the child in each of us) right where we are with just what we need. No one connects faith and real life like Fr. Joe and Big Al. Sometimes Life is Just Not Fair is the perfect book for when the difficult times..

Celebrate the precious day of a child's Baptism and initiation into the Catholic faith. This beautiful full colour picture Bible combines over 60 favourite Bible stories and prayers with details about baby's first year. Hugely popular worldwide, this new edition by St Pauls Publications is available in a padded cover, with special window that can be used to personalise the child's Bible. A gorgeously illustrated baby's first Bible, it makes an ideal gift and will also become a special keepsake. Also available: My Baptism Bible for Boys, My Christening Bible (yellow and white editions)..

Inevitably divorce is difficult for children. There is no way around this. But even the very youngest children need a way to understand and make sense of how their family is changing...

When Mom or Dad dies, children grieve deeply, but we can show our care and love for them by encouraging them to share their feelings of sorrow and loss. We can give them the time and space they need to adjust and listen to – if not answer – their questions. We can let them know that they can heal and live a happy, full life of faith hope, and love – the kind of life their Mom or Dad want for them. We can listen to their hurt and respond in a loving and supportive way. This book can help. Share it with a grieving child. ..

JANICE EMMERSON This Bible is written in a straightforward and engaging language and is filled with beautiful and imaginative illustrations. Very young children will love looking at the colorful pictures while the book is read aloud, while older children will enjoy reading the stories for themselves. With nearly 300 full-page color illustrations helping to tell the stories from the Old and New Testaments, this Bible is sure to win every child's heart. Hardcover 616 pages Ages 3-10. ..

Fr Peter-Michael Scott is the Archbishop of Westminster's adviser on the healthcare chaplaincy and is the programme consultant for the foundation Degree for healthcare chaplains at St Mary's University College...

Its just different now, a moving, compassionate, and beautifully illustrated book about children's grief after separation and divorce, is a valuable resource... The simplicity of language used and the powerful colour and clarity of the illustrations is symbolic of an underlying truth......