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The Childhood of Jesus

The Childhood of Jesus

By Geert De Sutter.

In this fifth volume of the interactive Seek and Find series, children will see Jesus grow from a baby to a boy filled with wisdom. Illustrated.

The Martins

The Martins

By Sophie de Mullenheim. Illustrated by Laura Hommay.

Enter the family life of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. The Martin home is a noisy one, filled with laughter, games, and happiness, and bickering or sometimes even planning tricks on their parents. But they never forget the most important thing—love of God and love of others. Illustrated.

The Tree Planted in the Sea

The Tree Planted in the Sea

By Judith Bouilloc and Sara Ugolotti.

Clement was the slave of a Roman centurion. On a ship bound for Rome, he met the prisoner Paul, the Apostle, who taught him about Jesus and the true meaning of freedom. Relying on the words of Saint Paul in the Bible, this story by Judith Bouilloc brings his last journey to life. Illustrated.

Crusaders and Pilgrims

Crusaders and Pilgrims

By Jean-Francois Jueffer. Volume 8 of the Adventures of Loupio series.

Saint Francis has left to preach the love and mercy of Christ to Muslims in the Holy Land. Feeling lonely, Loupio sets out on his own journey and discovers men, women, and even children on their way to Jerusalem. Amid adventures, dangers, and narrow escapes, Loupio makes new friends and meets up with old ones. Illustrated.

The Lady of Guadalupe

The Lady of Guadalupe

By Tomie DePaola. Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe (Spanish edition).

Juan Diego’s encounter with Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most important events in the history of Mexico. Tomie dePaola tenderly brings the story to life with words and pictures based on original sources. His retelling of the miraculous image left on a poor man’s cloak will enchant young and old alike. Illustrated.

Ten Keys to Good Manners

Ten Keys to Good Manners

Foreword by Kendra Tierney.

This helpful little book teaches children the good manners they need to show respect to others. Saying please and thank you, receiving gifts, behaving at table, and seven other “keys” to being polite are explained with simple language and charming illustrations. Illustrated.

The Second Skater of the Apocalypse

The Second Skater of the Apocalypse

By Fiorella de Maria.

This heartwarming novel describes the joys and the challenges of a modern English family. It features the ups, the downs, and the sometimes hilarious mishaps of six figure-skating brothers and sisters. In this story, the family’s joy and resilience are put to the test during the COVID pandemic.

Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc

By Josephine Poole. Illustrated by Angela Barrett.

First published in 1998 by Alfred A. Knopf, Random House, New York. This is the true story of Saint Joan of Arc, who led the French army to a major victory in 1429. The young heroine’s purity, courage, and devotion shine forth on every page in beautiful prose and illustrations.