Children's

by Julie Desloge Dubray & June Arthur HermanHave you ever seen downtown St. Louis from the top of the Arch? Played in the fountains at Citygarden? Heard the lions roar at the Saint Louis Zoo? Get ready for a whimsical journey with Goodnight St. Louis! An exploration of the region�s most popular attractions, iconic landmarks, historical neighborhoods, and family-friendly locations. Hardcover; 25 pgs.

A Special Place for Santa: A Legend For Our Time. This special book gives a brief history of legends surrounding St. Nicholas, leading to his modern counterpart, Santa Claus, who pays tribute to the birth of Christ on Christmas. A great holiday story to read to a special child, and if that wasn't already enough to keep them interested, show them the wonderful illustrations throughout Dimensions: 7.75"H x 8.75"W x .25"D.Hardcover

A family Christmas tradition focused on giving and the true meaning of Christmas.The Giving Manger helps families shift the focus of Christmas back to giving. A piece of straw is placed in the manger for each kind deed or act of service performed. On Christmas Day, the Baby Jesus is placed in the manger filled with service and love. As your family works together to give gifts of service you will find your hearts and home filled with more joy during the holiday season than ever before. The...

WHO IS SANTA CLAUS? When children start asking tough questions about Santa Claus, the illustrated Christmas poem THE SECRET OF THE SANTA BOX helps parents tell their child the truth about Santa in a personal, faith-filled, and positive way. The whole family can read this book and focus on the true meaning of Christmas.Parents: If it is time to tell your child the truth about Santa Claus in a positive way, this is the book for you! Children the world over have been enchanted and captivated by...

by Cathy GilmoreAs one of the authors of the best selling "Easter Bunny's Amazing Day", this book is expected to touch even more hearts this Christmas!One winter night, a little lamb gets lost just outside Bethlehem. While tending the flock, his shepherd receives heavenly messengers and amazing news. This story leads children to Jesus� nativity and helps them relate to events that can change everyone's life. This beautifully illustrated storybook is sure to be enjoyed by generations.Hardcover,...

Authored by Ryan Nusbickel What's your favorite day of Christmas in St Louis?Is it ice skating with a platoon of provel pizza delivery guys and gals? Is it blasting off into the skies with the Art Hill sled team?Is it high-kicking with a troupe of Muny dancers?Find out in the newest holiday hit from author/illustrator Ryan Nusbickel! It's the perfect addition to your holiday library, even if you are a Cubs fan.40 pages. ...

Authored by Ryan Nusbickel Illustrated by Ryan Nusbickel A flying float trip raft for a Christmas sleigh?Christmas Eve visions of gooey butter cake? And Santa Claus finally reveals where he went to high school? Like a custard concrete, The St. Louis Night Before Christmas is a sweet mix of St. Louis flavors, served up just in time for the holidays. From pork steak to throwing washers, this holiday classic is a celebration of all things St. Louis ... with a Christmas twist. And like those jokes...

Tis the season for holiday fun! Color-Your-Own Nativity Scene. After coloring each person, animal and landmark in this beloved story, this set becomes a 3D, moveable nativity scene. Great stocking stuffer or group activity gift.16 pieces included.

Color Your Own Advent Calendars are a fun new way to count down to Christmas! Starting on December 1st find the areas marked with 1s and color those. Repeat on days 2 through 24. See the design come alive each day by adding more and more color. By the time the last day is reached, the entire image will be beautifully colored! Six colored pencils included. Calendar measures 11"x14".

Authored by Ryan Nusbickel Illustrated by Ryan NusbickelSpoiler Alert: Only St. Louis trick-or-treaters tell jokes on Halloween! It's true. Halloween jokes are one of St. Louis' most exclusive (and hilarious) traditions! This holiday practice is featured in The Funniest Halloween Joke in St. Louis, as a candy-loving St. Louis youngster successfully writes the funniest Halloween joke ever told. Before he can use the joke to cash in on candy, a brisk autumn wind sends his joke into the Halloween...

by Gloria TruittThis is a presentation of the Christmas story (Luke 2:1-20). The Arch� Books series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember.

Biblezon KIDS Catholic TabletFun & Interactive way for kids to learn their Catholic faith. Preloaded with Bible stories, saint stories, Catholic games, activities, Catholic apps, videos, children�s Bible, prayers and more! No Internet browsing, No Social Media or access to any unholy content It is safe, secure and provides a pathway to holiness. The first Catholic tablet for kids. The tablet comes preloaded with Catholic games, videos, bible stories, saint stories, prayers, activities, music...

Biblezon Defender Series Silicone 7 Inch Android Tablet Cover Case for Biblezon Kids tablet.

This board book Bible is beautifully illustrated with peek-through windows, and has sold well over 1 million copies. It contains a treasury of Bible stories beginning with Creation and ending with the Resurrection. It has been edited for the Catholic market, and contains Catholic Scriptures. Full color board book; 20 pgs.

Jesus Callingby Sarah YoungDevotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child's heart. Based on her original Jesus Calling, this version has been adapted in a language and fashion that kids and tweens can relate to their everyday lives. After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down what she believed He was saying to her through Scripture. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people...

Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids: Deluxe Leather Cover EditionWith devotionals written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child's heart,Jesus Calling�for Kids is now available in deluxe leather soft package.Based on Sarah Young's renowned bestseller Jesus Calling, this is a wonderful devotional for children. The scripture and themes correspond with the daily reading in the adult version, so parents and kids can share spiritual time together.This deluxe version features a rich blue and...

Legend Of The Candy Caneby Lori WalburgOne dark November night a stranger rides into a small prairie town. Who is he? Why has he come? The townspeople wish he were a doctor, a dressmaker, or a trader. But the children have the greatest wish of all, a deep, quiet, secret wish. Then a young girl named Lucy befriends the newcomer. When he reveals his identity and shares with her the legend of the candy cane, she discovers fulfillment of her wishes and the answer to her town's dreams. Now will she...

Fun-to-color pictures and Bible verses reinforce the real meaning of Christmas. Kids will learn about giving, Christ�s birth, and God�s love for us with this 16-page coloring book.

Many parents and teachers struggle with how to approach the Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus dilemma. Many deal with this by telling children that the legends surrounding Santa Claus are based on a real, historical figure named Nicholas, a Christian bishop known for his generosity.This picture book presents a shortened, somewhat fictionalized version of the life of Saint Nicholas, explaining that Nicholas was a servant of God and that, through him, God's love was reflected to others. The story...

By Rebecca PattersonThe Christmas pageant doesn't go QUITE as planned in this fantastically funny holiday tale for the forgetful kid in all of us.It's almost time for the nativity play, and everyone has been practicing hard. The narrators know their lines, the Important Angel has brushed her hair, and the audience is in their seats, eagerly awaiting a special Christmas performance. But there's one cast member whose listening skills haven't exactly been the best, and no one's expecting a spare...

ISBN-13: 9780758614452Pages: 32Age range: 5 - 9 Years

Includes stickers and poster so you can make your own Nativity scene! This easy-to-read and fun-to-hear story book teaches little ones about the very first Christmas. Read about the angels and shepherds, Mary and Joseph and the Wise Men - everyone who helped welcome Jesus. Included with the book are two sheets of stickers and a pull-out poster. Use the stickers to complete the pictures on the story pages and to make a one-of-a-kind Nativity scene.

Brother Francis The Story of St. Nicholas Coloring BookYou'll love the story of this bold and unselfish saint. Saint Nicholas - the giver of joyful gifts. This book contains 16 high-quality coloring pages.

by: Paul MaierMany children's Christmas books are long on fancy and short on fact. Most of them ignore the themes of the first Christmas and opt instead for fairy tale settings or winter tableaus. This beautifully illustrated book, a Gold Medallion Book Award winner, fills the gap by presenting fresh insights into the Christmas story from both the scriptural and secular context. The book tells the story of a young boy Christopher, who no longer wants to hear fairytales; he only wants real...

Young children and their parents will delight in this colorful, lovingly illustrated, and simple rendition of the traditional Christmas story. This lift-the-flap book brings the well-known characters of Christmas--angels, shepherds, wise men, Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus--to life for little ones. Sturdily constructed to last for years, this book invites children to take an active role in discovering the mysteries of Our Lord's birth.

A wonderful gift for any child on the occasion of his or her baptism. Includes delightful illustrations, scriptures, prayers based on scriptures, places for special photos of the child, parents and church family, as well as places for all to write prayers and promises to the child.Also included are stories of Jesus, Christmas and Easter and a section on "Thank you" prayers.Available in Pink or Blue

by Bernadette Snyder Like all of the Fun Facts books,110 Fun Facts About God's Creation: Is it Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral?is filled with questions, answers, and fun things to do. Read about eating lunch with grasshoppers and yawning like a hippopotamus. Find out what you might have in common with some very unusual animals, vegetables, and minerals as you explore our amazing planet. Why Teachers Love the Fun Facts Series: Vignette style offers a great daily read-aloud on a variety of topics...

A lively collection of stories of the saints, including those we seldom hear about, but whose stories are worth learning! Whimsical illustrations throughout.

130 Fun Facts From God's Wonder-Filled World is a fascinating foray into facts and tidbits about saints, symbols, human animals, and animal animals, plus inorganic goodies like rocks, coal, sand, water, and computers. Whimsical illustrations will delight readers from 8 to 80.

by Bernadette McCarver SnyderQuestioning is the first step to knowledge. The word "fundamental" means basic, essential, deep-rooted, the foundation of a structure. In131 FUN-damental Facts for Catholic Kidspopular children's author Bernadette McCarver Snyder answers questions about basic things kids might see in a Catholic Church...and in a fun, yet reverent way. They may be surprised to see a lion or a lily, a banner or a boat, a fish or a fountain in a church. But just wait till they hear...

by Bernadette McCarver SnyderOffers 150 fantastic fun facts from the Bible. Each is full of surprises, secret messages, adventure, and intrigue.

2 Piece Baby Lamb BookendsSet of two bookends for baby's room, 5.5" tall resin/stone mix.

This annual helps to guide children in schools and religious education in a daily service of communal prayer that follows the pattern of the Church�s Morning Prayer. Scripture readings from the evangelist for the year have been selected to help children become familiar with important Scripture stories and themes. In addition there are prayers for before meals and at the end of the day, as well as prayer services for the liturgical seasons and special feasts, and reproducible prayer services...

The joy and hope of Christmas are at the heart of this book intended for the whole family. Starting with the 1st of December (like an Advent calendar) each day has a new story, leading up to Christmas. Richly illustrated, this collection includes stories based on the Gospel accounts of the birth of Christ, as well as stories about Advent and Christmas customs. Also presented are original tales about living the Christmas message. Ages 6 and up

Got a minute? Good! That's all it will take to treat yourself to fun facts, daffy definitions and saintly surprises. Includes riddles, tongue twisters and answers to fun questions like "do you know which saint had a horse named Geraldine?" Filled with a new discovery for each day of the year.

Join the Veggies on an Easter egg hunt while they share ways in which God shows his love. Hardcover, 32 pages.

Here is the lovely book every child and parent will want to read together, and every grandparent and godparent will want to give as a gift! Using the familiar foundation of the ABCs, A Is for Altar, B Is for Bible presents some of the essential elements of our Christian faith in a prayerful and enjoyable format. Each letter of the alphabet is illuminated by a colorful, inviting image, which is in turn accompanied by a brief prayer drawn from scripture or the liturgy. Taken together, these...

Following in the footsteps of the popular Let�s Have a Tea Party! Book, Emilie Barnes introduces children to good manners. Fascinating facts explain why we follow certain rules, and helpful hints demonstrate courtesy in a child-friendly way.

P.K. Hallinan supposes what God might say in a personal letter written to a child using simple, lyrical text.Hardcover with die-cut shapes 8 3/4" X 8 3/4", 24pgs. Ages 3 to 7.

by Rev. Kris Stubna/Mike AquilinaFrom the very first "Who are you?" to the final "What other prayers does the Church recommend?" A Pocket Catechism for Kids is the ideal introduction to the treasures of the Catholic Faith for children in kindergarten through grade 8.Using a popular question-and-answer format, authors Father Kris Stubna and Mike Aquilina explain the saving truths that Jesus taught in short, easy-to-understand-and-memorize sections that draw from both Scripture and the Catechism...

Examining the basics, A Pocket Catechism for Kids, Updated serves as both a primer on the Faith and a readily accessible resource and reference guide. A Pocket Catechism for Kids, Updated also contains sections on traditional Catholic prayers, a guide to making a good Confession, an explanation of the Mass, and more - virtually everything children need to know to understand and live the Faith!

This book reminds children to celebrate the differences that make each person so special. Softcover 8" X 8" 32pgs. Ages 3 to 6.

Soon after his popular A Travel Guide to Heaven was published, bestselling author Anthony DeStefano recognized that children also have many questions about heaven. In celebration of the tenth anniversary of that book, Anthony wrote this fun-filled, action story about a little boy named Joey who gets to take a whirlwind tour of heaven with his guardian angel, Gabby. Artist Erwin Madrid�s stunning illustrations bring the story to life, showing heaven to be a place where everyone is happy, the...

This Lift-a-Flap edition will keep children ages 6 and under busy for hours as they learn about Noah�s ark and the flood. Featuring bestselling Beginner�s Bible artwork.

by Twin Sisters , Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand Hey, parents. . .your kids will enjoy the practice of printing the alphabet, matching letters and sounds, and solving scripture puzzles in Alphabet A Christian Wipe-Clean Book. The sturdy wipe-clean pages make mistakes impossible, and are appropriate for use with any non-permanent marker. . .simply wipe them with a clean cloth and use the book over and over again! Idea for the preschool age group for kids 4 and up Alphabet will...

The angels are God�s special messengers. And this season we prepare to receive, celebrate and share their most exciting message of all: the good news and great joy that comes to us through Jesus� birth. Hear the angels� heavenly announcement of the promised Savior from the Old and New Testament as, throughout the season, the skies over Bethlehem fill with a multitude of heavenly host. Each day in Advent an angel sticker is added to the Bethlehem skyline. When Christmas arrives, we join in...