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Desde pequeña, María siempre quiso decir que sí a Dios. Cada pequeño sí la preparó para el mayor sí de su vida, ¡un sí que cambió al mundo!Con María como modelo, los niños verán cómo cada sí a Dios los prepara para elegirlo una y otra vez y que toda una vida dándole el sí a Dios lleva a la felicidad eterna con Él en el Cielo.

It is a hot and humid August day in Rome, and competitive twin boys Ignatius and Paulus are arguing as only brothers can do. The boys and their parents live and work in the home of a wealthy Christian couple, Master Giovanni and Mistress Julia. One afternoon, when the boys suffer an unfortunate mishap, a wedge is driven between them.Meanwhile, in answer to a prayer from Giovanni and Julia, the Blessed Virgin Mary appears to them and to their friend Pope Liberius in a dream. She predicts a shocking miracle - a snowfall in summer! She also makes a request that Ignatius and Paulus can help fulfill, but only if they put animosity behind them and work together.The Miracle of the August Snow retells the legend of the miraculous snowfall that occurred overnight on August 5, 358 in Rome. This story allows young readers to enter into a fun, faith-building account of an apparition of the Blessed Mother, which led to the building of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary Major).

From the time she was a young girl, Mary always wanted to say yes to God. Each little yes prepared her for the biggest yes of her life -- one that would change the world!When Mary Says Yes helps children to connect with Our Lady and see how to imitate her beautiful, virtuous life. In this heartwarming story with charming illustrations, readers learn that saying yes to God is the foundation for holiness and a joyful life of unexpected graces.With Mary as their model, children see how every yes to God prepares them to choose him again and how a lifetime of saying yes to God leads to happiness with him forever in heaven.

Andreas was a new Swiss Guard, and he was proud to be one of the soldiers who kept the pope safe in Vatican City. He was also very tall. From riding in small cars to crossing busy streets and even getting his uniform properly fitted, life in Rome was a big adjustment for Andreas. He felt lonely, out of place, and just too tall.On Christmas Eve, Andreas was sad. This was his first Christmas away from his home in Switzerland, and he missed his family. But that all changed after a surprise meeting with Pope John Paul II, whose kindness filled Andreas with joy!Based on a true story, The Too-Tall Swiss Guard is a timeless tale with awe-inspiring illustrations of the Swiss Guard, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Eternal City that teaches children about courage, generosity, and trusting in God. As readers journey with Andreas, they see how God created each person and all our unique traits for a purpose.

I can pray anywhere! I can pray in my bed.I can pray on my head. I can pray when I eat.I can pray as I cross the street. Prayer is the way we talk with God. And God is always ready to hear our prayer.With wonderful illustrations and a memorable rhyme, I Can Pray Anywhere teaches children that any moment is a good moment to pray! Prayer is not just for specific times and places, but for any and all times throughout the day. God is always listening and delights in hearing from us.

Saint Tarcisius was a boy who lived in ancient Rome. He loved to be outside with his friends, wrestling, running races, and playing games. But there was something different about Tarcisius. He had a dangerous secret!Tarcisius was a Christian, which was against the law. He was an altar server and attended Mass - celebrated in hidden places - as often as he could. One day, Pope Sixtus needed someone to take the Eucharist to Christians in prison. Tarcisius bravely volunteered, willing to guard the Blessed Sacrament with his very life. When a group of boys tried to steal the Eucharist, Tarcisius was martyred protecting the most precious of treasures.The Treasure of Saint Tarcisius presents children with a model of courage and devotion to the Eucharist, even in the face of persecution. While this story seems to have a very sad ending, Tarcisius shows all of us how to love Jesus in the Eucharist. Incredibly brave Christians like Saint Tarcisius were needed in the early Church, and they are still needed today!

Penny is a new sixth grader at a Catholic school, but she isn't Catholic. So when the chalice is stolen from the altar during a school Mass, she doesn't really understand what the big deal is. When her friend Jayden is accused of the theft, Penny teams up with him to find the real thief and recover the chalice. But what will she do when she finds out the shocking truth at the end of the trail of clues?Fast-paced and filled with mystery, Penny and the Stolen Chalice will keep middle-grade readers guessing to the very end. As she finds clues with Jayden and her other friends, Penny, along with the reader, gains a deeper understanding of the Mass and the chalice's place in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

Saint Paul is imprisoned, and angry men are plotting to kill him. Saint Paul's nephew overhears their evil plan, and even though he's small and afraid, he knows he needs to do something to stop them.In this exciting, illustrated story, based on true events from Saint Paul's life as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles, children will learn about heroism in the face of danger and what it means to be a Christian witness. St. Paul's Nephew to the Rescue will captivate the imagination of young readers and inspire them to live courageous lives, doing all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Have you ever wonderedhow God's love is spread?Or how the Church works, and who guides where she's led?It's God's Holy Spirit-- he's one of the three, the Persons divinein the bless'd Trinity.With awe-inspiring illustrations and memorable rhyme, this book introduces children to the Holy Spirit. It explains in a child-friendly way how the Holy Spirit has always been active in the Church throughout the ages, from the captivating events of Pentecost to the ways he helped the saints, including today!The Holy Spirit and the Greatest Adventure will inspire children and adults alike to cultivate a relationship with the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit is here to help us whenever we call upon him.Come, Holy Spirit!

When we go to church for Mass, we are visiting with Jesus. Throughout the Mass, Jesus is here with us.Jesus Is Here helps littles ones learn and follow along with the Mass in a fun and interactive way. Young Catholics will love the colorful illustrations and hands-on activities that teach them about the various parts of the liturgy through a simple, kid-friendly approach. Parents will love how this lift-the-flap book keeps children engaged at Mass and sparks their love of Jesus and the Eucharist.Perfect for families with young children to take along with them to Mass, this durable and dependable board book is sure to become a favorite keepsake.

Look up to the altar, And what do you see? That small piece of bread In the priest's hands is me! My child, I am Jesus, And I love you so. I have a great story I'd like you to know. With beautiful illustrations and memorable rhyme, this book introduces children to the miracle that occurs at every Mass -- the bread and wine on the altar transformed into the real presence of Jesus. Told from the unique and intimate perspective of Jesus himself, the story explains the incredible gift that the Eucharist is for us. Jesus and the Miracle of the Mass will draw children and adults alike into Jesus' heart and spark a love and desire for the Eucharist.

Gather your little ones and bring Sacred Scripture to life for them with Salvation History Story Time: Move and Play with Scripture. This wonderful, interactive book shares stories from salvation history in a dynamic way, inviting young children to be part of the adventure -- making animal noises, marching, praying, singing, dancing, and imagining along the way.The sixteen stories in this book span the narrative periods of salvation history, giving young hearts a chance to travel from creation to the age of the Church. Children will be invited to engage with each story through various movements, interactions, and activities that help them experience Scripture like never before, making Bible stories relatable, tangible, memorable, and exciting!This creative journey through Scripture should bring laughter, smiles, and joy to story time in your family or classroom and, in the process, plant seeds for an engaging relationship with Scripture that will last a lifetime.

Thomas has a pretty impressive talent. This middle school boy is a detective. He has solved lots of mysteries at school and at home. Thomas just knows how to figure things out when there is a problem.But this mystery is his biggest one of all: He believes God exists, but he doesn't know why. With the help of some supernatural clues from a mysterious friend, Thomas proves that we can know God exists not only through faith but also through reason!In Detective Thomas and the Biggest Question, curious middle grade readers can follow along with Thomas's sleuthing, while using prompts to solve the mystery of God's existence themselves. Using Saint Thomas Aquinas's Five Proofs for the Existence of God as a basis, this fun, engaging story helps young people understand that faith is reasonable, and it makes sense!

It's Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server makes a promise in his heart to be perfect, just like Jesus. For Lent this year, Arthur is giving up mistakes!But no matter how hard he tries, Arthur still makes mistakes. His attempts at being perfect all fall short. Arthur fears that his mistakes mean he will never be good enough to be with Jesus.In this third installment of the Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server series, Arthur discovers that Jesus is always with us, including and especially in our weakest moments. Readers will learn with Arthur through this endearing story that God is with us all the time to help us because he loves us -- even when we aren't perfect.