Children's Books
First Holy Communion
Teaches young children all about First Holy Communion, what to do before, during, after, what happens to the bread and the wine, and so much more. 32 beautifully illustrated pages. Ages 2-10.
Treasure Box Book 09
The Treasure Box books present a wonderful combination of fun, innocence and the Catholic Faith. They teach the Faith in a simple way, and they inspire children's hearts to love God. The pictures are truly beautiful, unlike the cartoon illustrations found in many children's books today. These books are full of Catholic doctrine, presented reverently and simply at a young child's level, in a manner to capture the child's interest and raise the heart to God.
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$14.00
Catholic Children's Treasure Box Book 10
The Treasure Box books present a wonderful combination of fun, innocence and the Catholic Faith. They teach the Faith in a simple way, and they inspire children\\'s hearts to love God. The pictures are truly beautiful, unlike the cartoon illustrations found in many children\\'s books today. These books are full of Catholic doctrine, presented reverently and simply at a young child\\'s level, in a manner to capture the child\\'s interest and raise the heart to God. 32pp
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God Made All Things
This concise and warmly illustrated book tells the story of Creation, Original Sin, and the coming of the Redeemer.
Paperback, 20 pages, size 23 x 15.3 cm
Paperback, 20 pages, size 23 x 15.3 cm
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$16.00
Catholic Nursery Rhymes
Catholic Nursery Rhymes (paperback)
by Sister Mary Gertrude.
Originally printed by Benziger Brothers in 1925.
This booklet goes through the alphabet with a short, 8 line rhyme for every letter and an appropriate picture on every page. Printed in Colour!
Booklet, size 7.5" x 5.3", 32 pages
by Sister Mary Gertrude.
Originally printed by Benziger Brothers in 1925.
This booklet goes through the alphabet with a short, 8 line rhyme for every letter and an appropriate picture on every page. Printed in Colour!
Booklet, size 7.5" x 5.3", 32 pages
A Life of Our Blessed Lord in Verse for Young Children
The Seven Sacraments
Explains the seven sacraments. Beautifully illustrated, paperback, 46 pages. Age range from 2-10.
Explained for Young Catholics
My Guardian Angel
My Guardian Angel
by Mary W. Stromwall
Each page has pictures of Guardian Angels helping us throughout the day. Tells stories of different ways angels have helped us out and has a prayer to your Guardian angel.
Age range from 2-10
Paperback, size 6.25" x 5.25", 32 pages
by Mary W. Stromwall
Each page has pictures of Guardian Angels helping us throughout the day. Tells stories of different ways angels have helped us out and has a prayer to your Guardian angel.
Age range from 2-10
Paperback, size 6.25" x 5.25", 32 pages
A First Life of Christ
Mary speaks to children about the story of Jesus from the very beginning to the time of his resurrection into heaven. Each page is beautifully illustrated with a total of 32 pages. Age range from 2-10.
In the words of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Boy Heroes
Boy Heroes
by Dom Alban Fruth, O.SS.B.
Tonio Martinez and Andrew de Thaye made their lives a song of love for both Jesus and His Blessed Mother, Mary. These boys in a few short years have attained that goal which sometimes takes grown-ups a whole lifetime to reach. If you do what these boys did, Jesus will also consider you a hero.
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.2", 32 pages
by Dom Alban Fruth, O.SS.B.
Tonio Martinez and Andrew de Thaye made their lives a song of love for both Jesus and His Blessed Mother, Mary. These boys in a few short years have attained that goal which sometimes takes grown-ups a whole lifetime to reach. If you do what these boys did, Jesus will also consider you a hero.
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.2", 32 pages
The Greatest Fairy Tales
Every child loves the imaginative power of fairy tales, and this extensive anthology is pure magic. The stories including "The Sleeping Beauty," "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," and the raucous "The Brementown Musicians" come from three of the most renowned children's authors of all time: Charles Perrault, The Brothers Grimm, and Hans Christian Andersen. Francesca Rossi's enchanting watercolor illustrations illuminate these classic stories and bring them to life.
Fairy tales include: Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Tom Thumb and Snow White (Brothers Grimm); Bluebeard, Donkey Skin, The Fairies and Sleeping Beauty (Charles Perrault); and The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid, The Tin Soldier, Thumbelina and The Wild Swans (Hans Christian Andersen).
Fairy tales include: Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Tom Thumb and Snow White (Brothers Grimm); Bluebeard, Donkey Skin, The Fairies and Sleeping Beauty (Charles Perrault); and The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid, The Tin Soldier, Thumbelina and The Wild Swans (Hans Christian Andersen).
Prince of the Double Axe
Prince of the Double Axe
by Madeleine A. Polland
On a hillside in ancient Crete, a young boy tends his father's goats. A girl about his age, dressed in finery, appears on his hill and then the adventure begins. The girl, the Princess of Knossos, and the goatherd are captured by Egyptian slave traders. To hide her identity as the Princess, the boy puts on her ring--the symbol of the double axe. Mistaken then as the Prince of Knossos, he is treated royally while she becomes a slave. He eventually finds a way for them to esacpe. How will they ever make it back to Crete?
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 80 pages
by Madeleine A. Polland
On a hillside in ancient Crete, a young boy tends his father's goats. A girl about his age, dressed in finery, appears on his hill and then the adventure begins. The girl, the Princess of Knossos, and the goatherd are captured by Egyptian slave traders. To hide her identity as the Princess, the boy puts on her ring--the symbol of the double axe. Mistaken then as the Prince of Knossos, he is treated royally while she becomes a slave. He eventually finds a way for them to esacpe. How will they ever make it back to Crete?
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 80 pages
Don't Push
Don't Push
A Story of Cesar Franck
by Brother Roberto, C.S.C.
Cesar Franck showed amazing ability in music even at a very early age. His father demanded prompt and complete obedience. He suffered from being forced to work so hard at music but did not complain. All who knew him loved him. He was known for his kindness despite his not having an easy life. He gave music lessons for many years to help pay for the expenses of the family. He was a devout Catholic. He attended Mass and spent long periods of time in Church in meditation. He composed many musical works but is especially known for his musical composition “Panis Angelicus”. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Cesar Franck by learning how to accept challenges no matter how difficult and still continue to love others and live a good and holy life.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A Story of Cesar Franck
by Brother Roberto, C.S.C.
Cesar Franck showed amazing ability in music even at a very early age. His father demanded prompt and complete obedience. He suffered from being forced to work so hard at music but did not complain. All who knew him loved him. He was known for his kindness despite his not having an easy life. He gave music lessons for many years to help pay for the expenses of the family. He was a devout Catholic. He attended Mass and spent long periods of time in Church in meditation. He composed many musical works but is especially known for his musical composition “Panis Angelicus”. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Cesar Franck by learning how to accept challenges no matter how difficult and still continue to love others and live a good and holy life.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A Story of Cesar Franck
Catholic Children's Treasure Box Book 16
The Treasure Box books present a wonderful combination of fun, innocence and the Catholic Faith. They teach the Faith in a simple way, and they inspire children's hearts to love God. The pictures are truly beautiful, unlike the cartoon illustrations found in many children's books today. These books are full of Catholic doctrine, presented reverently and simply at a young child's level, in a manner to capture the child's interest and raise the heart to God.
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Catholic Children's Treasure Box Book 12
Here are 10 more Treasure Box books to raise children's hearts to God and teach them Catholic truths! In this set we read more stories about Wupsy the Guardian Angel and the little boy Sunny. There are stories about Baby Jesus and the first Christmas, His escape from Herod, the Holy Family at Nazareth, St. Michael and Lucifer, God and the creation of the world, Catholic missionaries in Africa, angels, devils, a boy who does what God wants each day, stories from folklore, and more.
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Miniature Stories of the Saints 3
' The lives of the Saints are written in an easily understood and entertaining story form. Each story is one page in length and includes a full color illustration on the facing page. The stories are so simply written and colourfully illustrated that they are bound to make a lasting impression upon a child as their introduction to the Saints of the Church. '
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A Child's Rule of Life
' This book is written in verse as an excellent Catholic guide for children. Each large 9"x12" page is printed in two colors on heavy, quality paper and fully illustrated (detailed illustration on each page). A beautiful but sturdy book that children and parents will treasure for generations. 32pp, sewn hardcover, Illus '
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Brass Knuckles
Brass Knuckles
by Fr Raymond J O'Brien
Speed Austin never meant to get in trouble, but it seems to follow him wherever he goes. Yet, even though he’s part of the playground gang of toughs, the boys from St. Leo’s are desperate for a shortstop to take the place of Bud Philips—and Speed is the best candidate they can find. Speed jumps at the chance to get away from the fast life, but the gang wants him back, and they’re out to show him what happens to members that try to “quit.” Will Jack and the other Catholic school boys manage to help save him, or is it too late?
Written in 1930 by a Chicago Priest who served as chaplain at the County Jail and knew the difficulties faced by boys growing up in the big city, this thrilling story is newly illustrated by Erin Bartholomew.
Suggested Age Range:9-12
Suggested Age Range:13-15
Paperback, size 5.5" x 8.5", 188 pages
by Fr Raymond J O'Brien
Speed Austin never meant to get in trouble, but it seems to follow him wherever he goes. Yet, even though he’s part of the playground gang of toughs, the boys from St. Leo’s are desperate for a shortstop to take the place of Bud Philips—and Speed is the best candidate they can find. Speed jumps at the chance to get away from the fast life, but the gang wants him back, and they’re out to show him what happens to members that try to “quit.” Will Jack and the other Catholic school boys manage to help save him, or is it too late?
Written in 1930 by a Chicago Priest who served as chaplain at the County Jail and knew the difficulties faced by boys growing up in the big city, this thrilling story is newly illustrated by Erin Bartholomew.
Suggested Age Range:9-12
Suggested Age Range:13-15
Paperback, size 5.5" x 8.5", 188 pages
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$26.00
Story of St Anthony of Padua
Story of St Anthony of Padua
by Br Ernest, CSC
Saint Anthony of Padua, born in 1195, is one of the most well-known of the Franciscan saints. Reading this story about Saint Anthony can help us see that happiness is not found by doing what we want to do, but by doing what God wants us to do!
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Br Ernest, CSC
Saint Anthony of Padua, born in 1195, is one of the most well-known of the Franciscan saints. Reading this story about Saint Anthony can help us see that happiness is not found by doing what we want to do, but by doing what God wants us to do!
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
Story of St Cecilia
Story of St Cecilia
by Br Ernest, CSC
This story of Saint Cecilia is set during the papacy of Urban I, which began in the year 222. Reding this story about Saint Cecilia can help us to see how the sacrament of Baptism can strengthen our faith in God and help us view the world in a new light!
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Br Ernest, CSC
This story of Saint Cecilia is set during the papacy of Urban I, which began in the year 222. Reding this story about Saint Cecilia can help us to see how the sacrament of Baptism can strengthen our faith in God and help us view the world in a new light!
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
Watch Your Manners
Watch Your Manners
by Anne C. Tracey
A very kindly priest used to excuse the mistakes in etiquette which he noted in children by saying, "Well, it's not so much the manners but the manner that counts." Many have perfected their manners but they cannot hide the hurried, indifferent manner of their greeting. Many never make a mistake in form but their manner lacks warm sympathy for others. With whom would you rather live, the man of perfect manners who really cares nothing for you, or the sincere friend who occasionally slips on a rule of manners? How can one learn to treat everyone--the rude, the noisy, the impolite, the irritating, as well as the pleasant person--how can we learn to treat every person with good manners, a kindly manner, yes, with love? The answer is known to you. The Catholic boy and girl know that they must love their fellow men because in them they see Christ. This is the true spirit of Catholic manners.
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.5", 25 pages
by Anne C. Tracey
A very kindly priest used to excuse the mistakes in etiquette which he noted in children by saying, "Well, it's not so much the manners but the manner that counts." Many have perfected their manners but they cannot hide the hurried, indifferent manner of their greeting. Many never make a mistake in form but their manner lacks warm sympathy for others. With whom would you rather live, the man of perfect manners who really cares nothing for you, or the sincere friend who occasionally slips on a rule of manners? How can one learn to treat everyone--the rude, the noisy, the impolite, the irritating, as well as the pleasant person--how can we learn to treat every person with good manners, a kindly manner, yes, with love? The answer is known to you. The Catholic boy and girl know that they must love their fellow men because in them they see Christ. This is the true spirit of Catholic manners.
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.5", 25 pages
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The Mass for Children
The Mass for Children is a beautiful explanation of the Traditional Catholic Latin Mass for children.
In this full color reprint, Father Kelly gives the scriptural and historical background for the parts of the Mass. For example, when the altar boy moves the Missal from the right side of the altar to the left, he is representing the shift from the old law (Jewish religion) to the new law (Christian religion). "The Jewish religion was meant to get people ready for Our Lord. When He came, he gave us our perfect religion," Father explains.
A great First Communion prep supplement, this book would be a great gift for any child who wants to understand and follow the Mass.
Paperback, 55 pages, full colour illustrations, 178 x 111mm
In this full color reprint, Father Kelly gives the scriptural and historical background for the parts of the Mass. For example, when the altar boy moves the Missal from the right side of the altar to the left, he is representing the shift from the old law (Jewish religion) to the new law (Christian religion). "The Jewish religion was meant to get people ready for Our Lord. When He came, he gave us our perfect religion," Father explains.
A great First Communion prep supplement, this book would be a great gift for any child who wants to understand and follow the Mass.
Paperback, 55 pages, full colour illustrations, 178 x 111mm
The Magic Brush
The Magic Brush
The Story of Giotto
by Brother Marco Daly, C.S.C.
Giotto Bondone was born around 1266 in Italy. Young Giotto loved to draw pictures, and his parents fostered his talent by allowing him to study with a famous artist in Florence. Soon, Giotto became a master painter, and he was asked to paint beautiful pictures in many churches. Everyone, including the Pope, loved his paintings. At one point in this story, when he was praised by King Robert of Naples, Giotto said, “The gifts I have were only loaned to me by the good Lord that I might better serve Him and His Church.” Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of the great artist Giotto, who humbly used his talents for the greater glory of God and the Church.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 92 pages
The Story of Giotto
by Brother Marco Daly, C.S.C.
Giotto Bondone was born around 1266 in Italy. Young Giotto loved to draw pictures, and his parents fostered his talent by allowing him to study with a famous artist in Florence. Soon, Giotto became a master painter, and he was asked to paint beautiful pictures in many churches. Everyone, including the Pope, loved his paintings. At one point in this story, when he was praised by King Robert of Naples, Giotto said, “The gifts I have were only loaned to me by the good Lord that I might better serve Him and His Church.” Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of the great artist Giotto, who humbly used his talents for the greater glory of God and the Church.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 92 pages
The Story of Giotto
Wandering Minstrel
Wandering Minstrel
A Story of Antonin Dvorak
by Brother Roy Nash, C.S.C.
Dvorak loved God, but his faith was tested when two of his children died. During this sorrowful time he wrote a lovely "Stabat Mater" in honor of the Virgin Mary, the Queen of Sorrows. This composer wrote many symphonies including "From the New World" which is still played by orchestras around the world.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A Story of Antonin Dvorak
by Brother Roy Nash, C.S.C.
Dvorak loved God, but his faith was tested when two of his children died. During this sorrowful time he wrote a lovely "Stabat Mater" in honor of the Virgin Mary, the Queen of Sorrows. This composer wrote many symphonies including "From the New World" which is still played by orchestras around the world.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A Story of Antonin Dvorak
Fold It Gently
Fold It Gently
A story of Father Abram J. Ryan
by Brother Bernard Donahoe, C.S.C.
Fr. Abram Ryan is an American-born Catholic hero. As a young priest during the Civil War, he risked his life to administer the Sacraments to dying soldiers from both the North and the South.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A story of Father Abram J. Ryan
by Brother Bernard Donahoe, C.S.C.
Fr. Abram Ryan is an American-born Catholic hero. As a young priest during the Civil War, he risked his life to administer the Sacraments to dying soldiers from both the North and the South.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A story of Father Abram J. Ryan
Ink In His Blood
Ink In His Blood
A Story of Monsignor Ronald Knox
by Brother Edward Overstreet, C.S.C.
Ronald Knox was born in England in 1888, and he grew up in the Church of England. After much study and prayer, Ronald decided to join the Roman Catholic Church in 1917. Ronald was ordained a priest in 1919. Father Knox was a brilliant writer who published many works, but he saw a great need in the English-speaking Church: the need for a new translation of the Bible.
Level 3
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 145 pages
A Story of Monsignor Ronald Knox
by Brother Edward Overstreet, C.S.C.
Ronald Knox was born in England in 1888, and he grew up in the Church of England. After much study and prayer, Ronald decided to join the Roman Catholic Church in 1917. Ronald was ordained a priest in 1919. Father Knox was a brilliant writer who published many works, but he saw a great need in the English-speaking Church: the need for a new translation of the Bible.
Level 3
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 145 pages
A Story of Monsignor Ronald Knox
David
David
A Story of the King of Israel
by Brother Evan Schmid, C.S.C.
This young shepherd was annointed by Samuel to be the successor to King Saul. He is well known for killing Goliath using a sling and a stone. As king he tried his best to please God, however, he fell into sin. After acknowledging his sinfulness he repented and loved God with all his heart.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A Story of the King of Israel
by Brother Evan Schmid, C.S.C.
This young shepherd was annointed by Samuel to be the successor to King Saul. He is well known for killing Goliath using a sling and a stone. As king he tried his best to please God, however, he fell into sin. After acknowledging his sinfulness he repented and loved God with all his heart.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A Story of the King of Israel
Search For A Shepherd
Search For A Shepherd
A Story of Father Paul of Graymoor
by Brother Roberto, CSC
Fr. Paul was a convert from the Anglican Church. He founded the Society of the Atonement and established a wonderful devotion known as the Church Unity Octave.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A Story of Father Paul of Graymoor
by Brother Roberto, CSC
Fr. Paul was a convert from the Anglican Church. He founded the Society of the Atonement and established a wonderful devotion known as the Church Unity Octave.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A Story of Father Paul of Graymoor
Story of the Infant Jesus of Prague
Story of the Infant Jesus of Prague
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Around 1628, during the Thirty Years' War, a small statue of the Infant Jases was given to a Carmelite monastery in Prague. The monastery was soon abandoned when an army invaded the city. In 1637, Father Cyril found the broken statue and heard the words, :The more you honour Me, the more I will bless you."
Today, many people visit Prague to see this statue, and replicas can be seen in churches and homes around the world. Reading this story about the Infant Jesus of Prague can help us see the blessings given to those who have a devotion to the Infant Jesus. We can learn to honour Jesus by our good lives, by our good example, and by our prayers!
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Around 1628, during the Thirty Years' War, a small statue of the Infant Jases was given to a Carmelite monastery in Prague. The monastery was soon abandoned when an army invaded the city. In 1637, Father Cyril found the broken statue and heard the words, :The more you honour Me, the more I will bless you."
Today, many people visit Prague to see this statue, and replicas can be seen in churches and homes around the world. Reading this story about the Infant Jesus of Prague can help us see the blessings given to those who have a devotion to the Infant Jesus. We can learn to honour Jesus by our good lives, by our good example, and by our prayers!
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
Dante And His Journey
Dante And His Journey
by Brother Evan Schmid, C.S.C.
Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy in 1261. As a brilliant and well-respected Florentine, he entered politics. In 1301, after a political upheaval in Florence, Dante was unjustly banished from the city of his birth. Exhiled for the rest of his life, Dante turned his poetic genius to writing a masterpiece of Italian poetry, The Divine Comedy. Reading this story can encourage us to follow the footsteps of Dante who responded to physical adversity by focusing his energy on the spiritual world and remaining true to the Faith.
Level 3
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 143 pages
by Brother Evan Schmid, C.S.C.
Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy in 1261. As a brilliant and well-respected Florentine, he entered politics. In 1301, after a political upheaval in Florence, Dante was unjustly banished from the city of his birth. Exhiled for the rest of his life, Dante turned his poetic genius to writing a masterpiece of Italian poetry, The Divine Comedy. Reading this story can encourage us to follow the footsteps of Dante who responded to physical adversity by focusing his energy on the spiritual world and remaining true to the Faith.
Level 3
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 143 pages
Story of Captain John Barry
A Story of Captain John Barry
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Captain John Barry was born in Ireland in 1745 and grew up in a loving Catholic family. As a teenager his parents gave him permission to sail to America. He served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of John Barry, who was faithful to his duties and kind to those under his leadership.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Captain John Barry was born in Ireland in 1745 and grew up in a loving Catholic family. As a teenager his parents gave him permission to sail to America. He served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of John Barry, who was faithful to his duties and kind to those under his leadership.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
A Story of Diego Mendez
A Story of Diego Mendez
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C
Diego Mendez sailed to America with Christopher Columbus on his final voyage. Without his help Columbus would not have been able to return to Spain after this last voyage. Diego risked his life on several occasions to serve his well-loved friend Christopher Columbus. In all his trials he prayed and placed his faith In God. He loved God and the Catholic Church and was always an example of piety to others. His life teaches us we must place our faith and complete trust in God in all our trials regardless of how difficult the task awaiting us seems to be.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C
Diego Mendez sailed to America with Christopher Columbus on his final voyage. Without his help Columbus would not have been able to return to Spain after this last voyage. Diego risked his life on several occasions to serve his well-loved friend Christopher Columbus. In all his trials he prayed and placed his faith In God. He loved God and the Catholic Church and was always an example of piety to others. His life teaches us we must place our faith and complete trust in God in all our trials regardless of how difficult the task awaiting us seems to be.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
Story of Louis Braille
A Story of Louis Braille
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
In 1812, when Louis Braille was only 3 years old, he was blinded by an accident in his father's workshop. His family wanted him to still get an education so they sent him to a school for the blind in Paris. He studied music and became the organist at St Anne's Church in Paris. Later he developed the Braille system of reading which used raised dots to form letters and words. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Louis braille, who was determined to overcome his disability and to help others.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
In 1812, when Louis Braille was only 3 years old, he was blinded by an accident in his father's workshop. His family wanted him to still get an education so they sent him to a school for the blind in Paris. He studied music and became the organist at St Anne's Church in Paris. Later he developed the Braille system of reading which used raised dots to form letters and words. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Louis braille, who was determined to overcome his disability and to help others.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
A Story of Dvorak
A Story of Dvorak
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Antonin Dvorak was born on the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity, September 8, 1841. Even as a child he was fascinated by music. His father wanted him to follow in his footsteps as an inn keeper and village butcher but in time he realized what a gift his son had for music.
After graduating from Organ School he met his future wife. Sorrow was to be a part of their married life when they lost in death two of their children within two months of each other. Antonin joined his sorrows with the sorrow of Our Lady and wrote the "Sabat Mater".
Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Antonin Dvorak as even though he was a world famous composer he remained a humble man until death.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
Story of Michelangelo
A Story of Michelangelo
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Italy in 1475. As a young man he carved many statues and was an accomplished artist. When Pope Julius II asked him to paint frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel he hesitated as he considered himself a sculptor, not a painter. But he listened to the pope and began painting. Reading this story can encourage us to follow int he footsteps of Michelangelo who had the courage to use his talents in new ways, thereby bringing greater glory to God.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Italy in 1475. As a young man he carved many statues and was an accomplished artist. When Pope Julius II asked him to paint frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel he hesitated as he considered himself a sculptor, not a painter. But he listened to the pope and began painting. Reading this story can encourage us to follow int he footsteps of Michelangelo who had the courage to use his talents in new ways, thereby bringing greater glory to God.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
Story of Rubens
A Story of Rubens
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C
Peter Paul Rubens was born in 1577. His father died when he was only ten but his mother raised him to the best of her ability. She allowed him to be a page in the palace of Countess de Lalaing. While serving in her palace he would meet many great men and be taught by several Jesuits. He excelled in his studies. He studied under many famous artists and excelled in his talent as an artist. He continued to work his whole life. He painted numerous religious pictures and his greatest masterpiece is "Descent from the Cross". Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Rubens by using the gifts that God gives us to the best of our ability.
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C
Peter Paul Rubens was born in 1577. His father died when he was only ten but his mother raised him to the best of her ability. She allowed him to be a page in the palace of Countess de Lalaing. While serving in her palace he would meet many great men and be taught by several Jesuits. He excelled in his studies. He studied under many famous artists and excelled in his talent as an artist. He continued to work his whole life. He painted numerous religious pictures and his greatest masterpiece is "Descent from the Cross". Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Rubens by using the gifts that God gives us to the best of our ability.
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages