St. Joseph Illustrated Book of Saints: Classic Lives of the Saints for Children

By Thomas Donaghy

Book Overview

St. Joseph Illustrated Book of Saints 978-1-941243-07-7

St. Joseph Illustrated Book of Saints is an inspiring collection of the lives of 50 well-known Saints for young readers. With interesting, enlightening text and vibrant, striking illustrations, these life stories will acquaint children with some of the most important Saints through the ages. Though they lived at different times and their lives took different turns, these Saints shared a common characteristic--their faithfulness to the will of God. Encourage the children in your life to read these fascinating stories of the people who influenced the Church and her people.
Written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style that will appeal to parents, teachers, and children, the life of each figure in this classic and enduring collection is beautifully illustrated in full color. St. Joseph Illustrated Book of Saints has been a favorite of Catholics for years and will introduce your child or grandchild to the Saints in the Catholic Church.

Among the features of this book:
● Brief and easy-to-read text and simple descriptions of each Saint
● Illustrations of each Saint
● High-quality paper pages
● Durable binding
● Conveniently sized at 6" x 9" to accommodate little hands
● Nihil Obstat
● Imprimatur
● Attractive padded hardcover

Check out all of our children's titles of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Children's Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

Learning about saints plays a crucial role in shaping children's spiritual, moral, and personal growth. Saints serve as tangible examples of faith, courage, and compassion, showing children how ordinary people achieved extraordinary lives by dedicating themselves to their beliefs and values. Their lives inspire children to adopt virtues such as kindness, humility, and perseverance.
Through the stories of saints, children learn powerful lessons about overcoming challenges, selfless service, and standing firm in the face of adversity. For example, Saint Francis of Assisi teaches the importance of simplicity and care for creation, while Saint Teresa of Calcutta exemplifies compassion and dedication to helping those in need. These narratives motivate children to emulate these qualities in their own lives, encouraging them to contribute positively to their families, schools, and communities.
Learning about saints also connects children to their faith tradition and provides a sense of belonging to a broader spiritual family. It deepens their understanding of the history and culture of their religion while fostering a greater appreciation of its teachings. Many saints played pivotal roles in shaping societies, advocating for justice, and caring for the vulnerable, offering children concrete examples of how faith can inspire meaningful change.
Moreover, saints provide hope and inspiration, showing that even amidst life's difficulties, faith and determination can lead to triumph. Studying their lives gives children role models to aspire to and encourages them to live with purpose, love, and integrity.

The following Saints are featured in this title: Our Lady, Queen of Heaven and EarthSt. Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. AgnesSt. Francis de SalesSt. Thomas AquinasSt. John BoscoSt. Margaret of CortonaSt. Dominic SavioSt. PatrickSt. JosephSt. Bernadette of LourdesSt. Catherine of SienaSt. Isidore the FarmerSt. Rita of CasciaSt. DymphnaSt. Joan of ArcSt. Anthony of PaduaSt. Thomas MoreSt. John the BaptistSt. Peter the ApostleSt. Paul the ApostleSt. Junipero SerraSt. BenedictSt. Kateri TekakwithaSt. Mary MagdaleneSt. ChristopherSt. AnneSt. Ignatius LoyolaSt. ClareSt. Maximilian KolbeSt. Stanislaus KostkaSt. BernardSt. Rose of LimaSt. AugustineSt. Peter ClaverSt. Vincent de PaulSt. JeromeSt. Therese of the Child JesusSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Teresa of AvilaSt. Margaret Mary AlacoqueSt. Isaac JoguesSt. Martine d PorresSt. Charles BorromeoSt. Frances Xavier CabriniSt. Elizabeth of HungarySt. CeciliaSt. Francis XavierSt. StephenSt. Catherine Laboure

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 194124307X
• ISBN13: 9781941243077
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Postsecondary