Children

Once Leo Bear was only small - very small, in fact. Then he made some friends, learned how to play and became big - very big. Leo is is so proud of himself. 'now that i am big,' he says, ' I'd better do grown-up things.'..

A book to help children learn to meditate on the Passion of Jesus. Beautifully illustrated and in simple language, this book is a wonderful way of introducing children to the prayer of the church...

Francy the Fearful Firefly Oh fancy Francy! What adventures are you going to get up to today? France is a little fearful firefly who lives in Lighthouse Beach. Oh blimey Slimey! Slimey the Sneaky Seagull wants to eat Francy. She is very afraid and learns with the help of her new friend, a sleepy bee called Byron, that with God’s help she can act, feel and be brave. Join France and her friends in their first adventure on Lighthouse Beach. Watch as France transforms from fearful firefly into fearless firefly, shining ger light for Christ! Mums, Dads and Teachers: Fear is real, especially for children. They sometimes cannot tell us what they are afraid of and often don’t even recognize that it is fear. As adults we know God cares for those who are afraid, and provides comfort and guidance in the Bible. I hope that Francy and her friends help your children learn that God is greater than all of their fears. ..

Ten-year-old Milly had always dreamed of living in the country and owning all sorts of animals. So when her parents buy a piece of land and move their six children into a ninety year old barn, Milly can't believe her luck...

As our children grow, many changes take place. But I notice in my own children that one thing remains constant – they still need the quality time that only I, as a parent, can provide. It is my hope that when you read these stories together you will not only embark on new adventures, but that you will reinforce in your children those values that we all hold so dear...

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...

size:7 x 9.2cm..

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...

A selection of Bible stories for children, simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about Jesus and the children, the blind beggar who was given back his sight and the parable of the lost coins. ..

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..