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Children’s Books $10.95 Easy-to-Make Nativity Scene by Tom Tierney 8-1/4 x 11" (21 x 28 cm) 32 pp. paperback This unique re-creation of the First Christmas features graceful stand-up figures of angels, shepherds, the Three Wise Men, and the Holy Family. Additional images of the stable and its animal dwellers provide an beautiful backdrop for the crèche. All 20 images are printed on both sides and perforated for easy removal. $6.95 Nativity Stained Glass Coloring Book 8-1/4 x 10-7/8" (21 x 27.5 cm) 32 pp. paperback Add a special glow to the Yuletide season by decorating 15 traditional Nativity scenes with paints, crayons, or other media and placing them near a source of bright light. Scenes of Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem, the baby Jesus in a manger, Three Wise Men following the star, and 12 others. $7.95 The Life of Jesus Stained Glass Coloring Book by Marty Noble 8-1/4 x 10-7/8" (21 x 27.5 cm) 32 pp. paperback The story of Christ’s life and teachings from the Annunciation to His Ascension into heaven. Sixteen full-page illustrations, derived from classic sources, offer realistic portrayals of the best-known and most inspiring incidents from the Savior’s life, including Jesus’ birth, the wedding at Cana, healing the sick,the Sermon on the Mount, raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus blessing the children, the Last Supper,the Crucifixion, and many other moving scenes. These beautifully recreated images allow colorists the chance to create their own stained glass masterpieces. $6.95 The Miracles of Jesus Stained Glass Coloring Book by John Green 8-1/4 x 10-7/8" (21 x 27.5 cm) 32 pp. paperback This inspiring collection presents 16 glowing ways to commemorate miraculous events from the life of Our Lord. Full-page illustrations – which produce striking results when colored and placed near a source of bright light – include scenes of Jesus feeding the multitudes and calming stormy seas as well as of His Resurrection and Ascension. $6.95 Angels Stained Glass Coloring Book by Marty Noble 8-1/4 x 11" (21 x 28 cm) 32 pp. paperback Sixteen full-page black-and-white illustrations depict a host of smiling seraphs with harps, in pensive poses, accompanied by cherubs, surrounded by doves, frolicking amid billowing clouds, and more. Simply color, place near a bright light, and be dazzled by a heavenly glow. $7.95 Old Testament Scenes Stained Glass Coloring Book by John Green 8-1/4 x 10-7/8" (21 x 27.5 cm) 32 pp. paperback These 16 powerful renderings depict scenes from many of the Bible’s most famous stories. They include images of Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, Moses and the Ten Commandments, Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, Jonas and the whale, Daniel in the lion’s den, and others. $5.95 The Story of the Sacred Heart by Fr. Daniel Lord, SJ 6-3/4 x 8" (17 x 20 cm) 10 pp. paperback This beautiful booklet for children is back in print. Fr. Lord tells the story of Saint Margaret Mary and her love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Printed in full color on heavy paper. 10 pages with beautiful full size illustrations. The original copyright was 1944. $5.95 Mary, Our Mother A Catholic Activity Book 8-1/2 x 11" (21.5 x 28 cm) 32 pp. paperback “Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope!” Every child’s heart that believes this prayer loves and longs to behold the Blessed Virgin Mary. This book shows children just how much Mary loves them in return. She longs to see them in Heaven as well and has given them many means to attain this happiness. Some of her most powerful and famous gifts to us are exemplified in the text. To help children show their love for Mother Mary and bring her graces down upon them, there is a cut-out prayer book that contains many beautiful prayers to her, such as the Hail, Holy Queen and the Memorare. $5.95 Guardian Angels A Catholic Activity Book 8-1/2 x 11" (21.5 x 28 cm) 32 pp. paperback Guardian Angels gives the reader an understanding of the total love and dedication that guardian angels have for the people they guard. It explains the duties of these angels and shows in both the Bible and lives of the saints instances where guardian angels have supernaturally let their presence and assistance be shown. Children will love the interesting and easy-reading text followed by puzzles surrounded with images of these heavenly friends. $17.95 God’s Alphabet - The ABC’s of the Church by M. H. Ruane & Janet Robson 26 pp. hardcover This book was so popular in 1938 that it was later re-printed five times! And now this classic has been re-printed in vivid color with its gorgeous illustrations representing each letter of the alphabet and a short poem on each page. “R is for Rosary, Our Lady’s own beads They help us to praise her and tell her our needs.” $5.95 Children’s Prayers A Catholic Activity Book 8-1/2 x 11" (21.5 x 28 cm) 32 pp. paperback This book is an excellent teacher on what prayer is and how important it is. It gives examples of the countless times that Christ, in the Gospels, tells us to pray. In a simple way, it encourages children to pray for those they love as well as for those in need of God’s mercy. A cut-out prayer book is included for them to keep as a reminder and help to pray. It contains a number of beautiful and essential prayers such as the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Act of Contrition. $5.95 The 7 Sacraments A Catholic Activity Book 8-1/2 x 11" (21.5 x 28 cm) 32 pp. paperback One of the most essential and basic teachings of the Catholic Church is her seven sacraments. In this instructive and interesting narrative, children will learn the importance of these sacraments. Each of them is explained and illustrated in a way that is very enjoyable and easy to understand. This book will give children a deeper appreciation and knowledge of the seven sacraments than they ever had before. $5.95 Miracles of the Holy Eucharist A Catholic Activity Book 8-1/2 x 11" (21.5 x 28 cm) 32 pp. paperback “This is My Body. This is My Blood.” These words, spoken by Our Lord Jesus Christ at the institution of the Holy Eucharist, have been rejected and despised by many. Although unseen by human eyes, there lies upon our Catholic altars the very Heart of God Himself as He waits for the loving gaze of our souls. But where there is no knowledge, there is no love. This book not only explains what the Holy Eucharist is but how to receive Him. Following this lesson are twelve miraculous stories, along with puzzles, that reveal the love, power and presence of our God present in the most Holy Eucharist. Complete with a glossary at the end, this book will give each child a knowledge they never had before, of Him Who truly awaits them in Holy Communion. $5.95 Sacramentals A Catholic Activity Book 8-1/2 x 11" (21.5 x 28 cm) 32 pp. paperback Many people do not realize the wonderful graces that God can bestow on us through the use of sacramentals. This book shows children how to use them and why they should. Children will be pleasantly surprised to find that many sacramentals are already in their own home. A number of the most common sacramentals are illustrated and explained in an easy-to-read text and a variety of puzzles. $5.95 Our Lady of Fatima A Catholic Activity Book 8-1/2 x 11" (21.5 x 28 cm) 32 pp. paperback At a time of pain and suffering, when earth most needed help from Heaven, the Mother of God appeared to three poor shepherd children with messages for the entire world. In this book, children will discover the purpose for Our Lady’s visit and the meaning that it has for them and their family. It follows the sequence of her apparitions up until her final visit, climaxed with an extraordinary miracle. $15.95 A Life of Our Lord for Children by Marigold Hunt 200 pp. paperback Rich retelling of the life of Christ, a tale that possesses the interest, lucidity, and dignity that marks the best of books for children. Marigold Hunt begins with Adam and Eve and goes quickly through the Old Testament to Jesus, whom she presents simply but not trivially, so children encounter Him in His goodness, His suffering, and His majesty. Hunt speaks in words and phrases that young children understand and explains terms they may not know. She includes devotions from the Bible (such as the Magnificat, the Beatitudes, and the Canticle of Zachary) along with many of Christ’s parables (which she explains). “A Life of Our Lord for Children” will make sense of Scripture for your children and help them be more attentive during Mass when they hear the same tales directly from the Gospels. $11.95 Stories of the Child Jesus from Many Lands by A. Fowler Lutz 184 pp. paperback Every Christian culture has given us touching legends and charming stories of the wondrous deeds of the Child Jesus. Many of these tales reveal to children the generous ways He helps them when they’re unhappy or afflicted. More than a century ago, A. Fowler Lutz collected the best of these legends. Although they spring from lands as various as France, Norway, Greece, Germany, Syria, and China, these Catholic stories have many excellent things in common. Each has the simplicity of goodness, and each is rich with the faith of ordinary people who aren’t surprised by miracles. In these stories, they even seem to expect miracles! The young heroes of these tales have a faith simpler than ours, and stronger. They know that Jesus is close to us no matter how far away He may seem. They trust that He’s walking with us every step of our way, no matter how steep and rocky our path may be. That’s the faith you’ll find in these Stories of the Child Jesus, an innocent faith you can instill in your own little ones by reading them these charming sweet tales out loud. $14.95 A Book of Angels by Marigold Hunt 176 pp. paperback Modern believers may be tempted to look upon angels as one of the more fanciful elements of Scripture, but this illuminating and entertaining collection of angel stories from the Bible shows that there are just too many angels for them to be metaphorical, allegorical, or unimportant. So that children will come to know and learn to revere angels, Marigold Hunt explains what angels are (and are not!) and gathers here in one volume most of the stories of angels in the Bible, including exciting tales of: - The fallen angels, beginning with the devil himself, tempting Adam and Eve - The angel who barred the gates of Eden so Adam and Eve could never enter again - The angel Raphael, who shielded Tobias from death and protected his wife Sara - The angels at the Ascension who chided the apostles for staring at the sky - The angel Gabriel, who foretold the birth of Jesus and John the Baptist - The choirs of angels who sang above Bethlehem when Jesus was born - The countless angels who fill the marvelous pages of the Book of Revelation ... and so many more! Children will be charmed by these exciting tales. $15.95 The First Christians The Acts of the Apostles for Children by Marigold Hunt 192 pp. paperback The author of “A Life of Our Lord for Children” here continues the tale of Jesus and His Church by retelling for children the events reported in the Acts of the Apostles, St. Luke’s account of the dangerous early days of the Church. The thrilling - and true - saga of the lives and works of the first apostles of Jesus. $8.95 Patron Saint of First Communicants - The Story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini 85 pp. paperback This inspiring story is about a little girl who so desired to receive Jesus in Holy Communion that He came to her miraculously. Perfect book for any child making his or her First Holy Communion to help increase devotion for this most important Sacrament. $11.95 The Little Flower The Story of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus by Mary Fabyan Windeatt 167 pp. paperback The story of St. Therese, for children 10 and up, and of her “Little Way of Spiritual Childhood,” whereby she would say “yes” to whatever Our Lord asked of her, and how she thereby became a great Saint in a very short time! $4.95 St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Story Coloring Book 32 pp. paperback A reverent and beautiful way to teach children more about the life of this great saint. At age 7, St. Teresa of Avila persuaded her brother to run off with her to Africa to become martyrs. The plan failed, but after a worldly youth, Teresa’s life became one long quest to serve God better and better, as a Carmelite nun and foundress. Very spirited and down to earth, St. Teresa once said, “May God deliver me from gloomy saints!” $4.95 The Brown Scapular Catholic Story Coloring Book 32 pp. paperback This beautiful and reverent coloring book describes the beginning of devotion to the scapular. Children will learn to value and love the scapular of Our Lady. $2.95 Garment of Grace The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 48 pp. paperback This booklet is packed with information about Our Lady’s Brown Scapular. It includes why you should wear the scapular, its history, what saints and popes have had to say about it, miraculous stories involving the scapular, and the privileges that are attached to it. It also discusses the benefits that non-Cathollics can derive from wearing this precious sacramental. Brown Scapulars All Catholic books E-mail this page to a friend Home  |  Testimonials  |  About Sisters of Carmel  |  Contact Us  |