Saints' lives for children

The Forgotten Christmas Saint
by Susan Peek

Meet Saint Anastasia, one of the greatest Christmas saints and the Patroness of Martyrs. Take her hand and let her lead you to the Crib! When people think of saints that remind them of Christmas, Saint Anastasia is almost always forgotten. For centuries, this humble and unassuming martyr has remained hidden in the shadows of the stable. Yet of all the saints in Heaven, she is the only one whose feast day falls on Christmas itself! It's about time she stepped forward and made some new friends! Join Saint Anastasia and her best friend, Saint Theodota, as they bravely prove their love for God and neighbour, even unto the sacrifice of their own lives.

Paperback, size 10" x 8", 40 pages, Full colour illustrations

The Lion of Bethlehem
A Story of Saint Jerome
by Brother Roberto, C.S.C.

Saint Jerome was born around 347 A.D in a province of the Roman Empire. He received a good education, and he was an excellent student. One day, he had a vision where he seemed to hear the voice of Jesus say, “You are a follower of Cicero—not of Christ.” After this vision, he devoted himself to prayer and studying the Bible. Jerome devoted 20 years of his life to translating the entire Bible into the everyday Latin of the people. He also wrote commentaries on the books of the Bible. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Jerome, who pursued holiness, studied the Bible, and helped others to gain a better understanding of the Bible.

Level 3

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 143 pages

Saints for Girls
A first book for little Catholic Girls

Saints for Girls is a beautiful treasure for little Catholic girls with saint stories they will love, remember, and admire. It contains illustrations on every page, with over half in full color.  This title is suggested for pre-schoolers through second graders.

Saints included in this edition are: Genevieve, Elizabeth, Frances Cabrini, Helena, Brigid, Teresa of Avila, Thérèse of the Child Jesus, and Bernadette.

Hardcover, size 7" x 5.75", 104 pages

'Meet Saint John, a little fellow with a huge heart, who did ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD and learned to love Him enormously! Being different from others is never easy. Saint John the Dwarf, of all people, could tell you that! Forever standing on chairs to reach things, unable to play games with other children because of his size, and being teased by the village bullies were all hard things to bear, and could have made John bitter and full of self-pity. But John discovered a secret - a great BIG secret - which changed his life and turned him into a giant of a saint. Join Little John on his adventures - from his home to a desert cave, to the altar and beyond - and let him teach you his secret of holiness too! With charming full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text, this first book in Susan Peek\'s new series for children (companion to her series for teens, "God\'s Forgotten Friends: Lives of Little-known Saints") is sure to capture the hearts of Catholic children everywhere.'

'Meet Saint William, a young French nobleman who could have had it all . . . and gave it all up! Riches, fame, knighthood, an easy life in a grand castle. These were the things that rightly belonged to William by his noble birth. Instead he chose to leave it all behind and give himself completely to God. Building a hut in the quiet woods, he planned to live out his days there in prayer and solitude. But God had other plans for William . . . plans that ensured his suitcase would never stay unpacked! Join William as God sends him one surprise after another, until William finally receives the biggest surprise of all! With charming full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text, this second book in Susan Peek\'s new series for children (companion to her series for teens, "God\'s Forgotten Friends: Lives of Little-known Saints") is sure to capture the hearts of Catholic children everywhere. 42pp'

A Story of St Joseph
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.

St Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster-father of Jesus. As a carpenter he worked hard to support his family. His selfless devotion to Mary and Jesus makes him a model for all. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St Joseph, who listened to the word of God, devoted himself to Mary and Jesus, and humbly worked to build up God's kingdom.

Level 1

Paperback, 30 pages

Story of St Dominic
by Br Ernest, CSC

Dominic de Guzman was born in a big castle where he lived with his parents and 2 brothers. Both of his brothers also became priests. This saint was ordained as a priest in 1195 and wanted to become a missionary. But God had other plans for him. Through St Dominic we received the devotion we now call the Rosary!

Level 1

Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages

Saints for Boys
A First Book for Little Catholic Boys

Saints for Boys is compiled especially for little Catholic boys preschool-age up through the second-grade level with over forty illustrations in full color—one on every page. These stories will be loved by little Catholics and will remain in their hearts and memories for years.

Saints included in this edition are: Aloysius Gonzaga, Vincent de Paul, Dominic Savio, Francis of Assisi, the Archangel Gabriel, Joseph, Patrick, Benedict, and Michael the Archangel. Also included are some special and important first prayers.

Originally published: Guild Press, 1961.

Hardcover, size 7" x 5.75, 104 pages

Our Island Saints
by Amy Steedman

Gentle stories for children of saints who lived their lives of service in the British Isles during the Middle Ages.

Includes 12 stories of:

St. Alban	St. Augustine of Canterbury	St. Kentigern	St. Patrick
St. David of Wales	St. Molios	St. Brigid of Ireland	St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne
St. Edward the Confessor	St. Columba of Iona	St. Margaret of Scotland	St. Hugh of Lincoln

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 204 pages, attractively illustrated

A Story of St John Bosco
by Br Ernest, CSC

John Bosco was born in Italy in 1815. As a young boy he learned to juggle and do magic tricks. the children enjoyed watching him perform. As he entertained them he would have the children say the Rosary if they wanted to see more of his performance. After becoming a priest he opened a school for boys and started a religious order known as the Salesians to continue this important work. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St John Bosco who devoted his life to teaching others about God.

Level 1

Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages

The Saints are My Friends
A Book for Little Catholics to Colour and Keep
by Sr Mary St. Paul of Maryknoll

Most pages have a beautiful line drawing and story on the same page. Tells all about God’s special friends, the Saints!

Booklet, size 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages

Illustrated Lives of Patron Saints for Girls
by Mary E Mannix

Learn about the interesting lives of some of your favorite female saints, some of the great things they accomplished, and how they became saints!

Includes in lives of:

St Anne	St Agnes	St Teresa of Avila	St Rose of Lima	St Cecilia
St Helena	St Bridget of Ireland	St Catherine of Siena	St Elizabeth of Hungary	St Margaret of Scotland

10 different saints and a short story averaging 24 pages per saint.

Paperback, size 5.8" x 4.15", 240 pages

Stories of Don Bosco
by Peter Lappin

These stories, selected from the hundreds of anecdotes which crown this remarkable man's life, were selected for their interest and readability. They trace the life of St. John Bosco from his earliest years to his death and, through the events of his life, bring out in vivid fashion the development of his character and spirit. Readers of all ages will find these stories, told by a master storyteller, highly entertaining and instructive.

Paperback, size 8" x 5", 264 pages

Pope St. Pius the X
by F. A. Forbes

Few men have had the nigh unimaginable privilege and definitely unconscionable weight of duty as those who have occupied the Throne of St. Peter as the Supreme Pontiff and Pastor of the Universal Church; even fewer have exercised that office in so tremendous and saintly a manner as Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, the son of poor peasants who became one of the most formidable occupants of the papal office of all time. Born in 1835 to a village postman and his wife, Giuseppe worked hard to gain an education in Latin and basic liberal arts. In 1850, he was given tonsure by the Bishop of Treviso; he was ordained priest in 1858. After becoming a parochial vicar and arch priest and later various other offices in the diocese, he was named Bishop of Mantua. In 1893, Leo XIII made him Cardinal-Patriarch of Venice. In 1903, at last he arose to the vocation God had had in mind for him from the beginning: he was elected Pope of Rome.

His pontificate was as immense as his personal holiness impelled it to be; he chose as his motto to "Restore all things in Christ." To this end, he promoted various liturgical reforms, such as lowering the typical age for First Communion to seven, the age of reason, and reforming the Liturgical calendar to allow more Sundays to take precedence over Saint days. In addition, he commissioned a revision of the Breviary and promoted the restored use of Gregorian Chant. Of greatest importance, however, was his doctrinal crusade against Modernism, which he aptly labeled the "synthesis of all heresies." He opposed it on all fronts, making it his personal mission to root out the error of errors that has since led to perdition. If only Catholics had heeded his calls for reform earlier!

Nothing, however, can take away from the life of this saintly Successor of Peter. It is undoubted that he is one of the greatest; Pope Saint Pius X will show you why. His odor of sanctity has never waned in the intervening years since his passing into eternal beatitude. Even in death, the Pious Pope remains a Rock of the Faith, a Servant of the Servants of God, a Holy Father to us all.

Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 184 pages

Little Therese
by Fr Pere Carbonel, S.J.

"Children, this book is for you." Written by Pere Carbonel, S.J., "all of the details herein were given to him by the Sisters of Therese. It will tell you about the life of a child like yourselves who became very dear to Our Lord, and who has been placed by the Church in the ranks of Saints."

Truly, a child to set as ones inspirational role model, St. Therese will help and encourage you to be patient, to bear your troubles bravely as she did, and to trust in Our Lord. 

Hardcover, size 8.25" x 5.75", 196 pages

Saint Aelfed Of Rievaulx
by Paul Diemer, OCSO

Here we have a beautifully re-told life of the remarkable saintly St Aelred, the great Cistercian who died in 1167. Young and old still learn joyfully from him today.

Ages 12+

Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.5", 40 pages, Illustrations

The Life of Dominic Savio
by St John Bosco

"The Life of Dominic Savio" has often been called Don Bosco's best work. However, the success of the book is to be found first in the striking personality of the subject and secondly in the author's keen penetration of his boyhood holiness. Being the lad's confessor, Don Bosco was able to probe the boy's soul to its depths; as an experienced educator he could analyze the inner workings of his mind and heart. Besides this, there was such a bond of sympathy linking both author and subject in a common holiness that the reader is forced to admit, "This is the life of a saint written by a saint!"

Paperback, size 8" x 5", 147 pages