Children’s Stories
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1) Bennett, William J. The Book of Virtues A Treasury of Great Moral Stories. New York, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993.
“There is little hope for our countries if the hearts of men and women in democratic societies cannot be touched by a call to something greater than themselves. Bill Bennett’s The Book of Virtues touches the heart—and thereby helps shape the mind. It contains many of the heroic and moral tales that over the years I have grown to love, as well as a great many more that I was delighted to discover for the first time. This is an uplifting and diverting book. Parents will buy it to read to their children, and find themselves dipping into it out of pure pleasure.”
Reference Number: B-00048
2) Bradford, Barbara Taylor. Children’s Stories of the Bible from the Old and New Testaments Deluxe Edition. New York, New York: Playmore, Inc., 1968.
“This Deluxe Edition of Children’s Stories of the Bible from the Old and New Testaments had been carefully checked for accuracy and has been approved by religious advisory consultants, comprising of clergymen from the Protestant, Catholic and Jewish faiths.”
Reference Number: B-00049
3) Brennan-Nicholas, Patricia. Getting to Know Jesus. Allen, Texas: Argus Communications, 1984.
Reference Number: B-00050
4) Christmas Songbook. Atlanta, Georgia: Turner Publishing, Inc., 1989.
Reference Number: 00187
5) Darling, Kathy. Preschool Christian Value Lessons. Carthage, Illinois: Shining Star Publishing, 1991.
“Created especially for the age group of 3 to 6, Preschool Christian Value Lessons is alive with activities, songs, games, recipes and creative ideas to nurture the development and awareness of the precious gifts of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith Patience, Kindness and Self-Control. Parents and teachers of preschoolers, as well as older pre-readers, will find this book an energetic and valuable resource for helping children develop their own spiritual awareness and love of God.”
Reference Number: D-00020
6) The Daughters St. Paul. The Adventures of St. Peter and St. Paul. Boston, Massachusetts: The Daughters of St. Paul, 1984.
“Here you will read the greatest adventure stories of all times as related in the Bible book: The Acts of the Apostles. This book narrates the travels, the preaching, the risks and the rewards of the two Apostles, St. Peter—the first Pope, and St. Paul—the first and greatest missionary. The faith they received from Jesus Christ Himself they shared with all the then-known world. In this beautifully illustrated Adventures of St. Peter and St. Paul, you will travel with them through the world of their day and enjoy these true stories of courage and unfailing love.”
Reference Number: D-00021
7) DeAngelis, William. Summertime, Bible Time. Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1987.
“This practical Summertime, Bible Time resource book provides years of original excitement and solid Christian experiences. You construct each year’s Summer Bible School from the book’s many suggestions for one-week or two-week programs. With Summertime, Bible Time you combine a daily Bible play or children’s movie with art and crafts, celebrations, recreations, and group activities that highlight Christian themes and underscore Scripture stories. Summertime, Bible Time is absolutely guaranteed to give you, your church, and your youngsters precisely the “good times in the Lord” everyone is hoping to share and eager to provide.”
Reference Number: D-00022
8) De Bello, Rosario. Toby and the Baby Jesus. New York, New York: Paulist Press, 1987.
“This story deals with the love and concern of a shepherd boy for his pet lamb. Together they experience the peace and joy of the first Christmas.”
Reference Number: D-00023
9) Dyches, Richard W. and Mustachio, Thomas. A Child’s First Catholic Dictionary. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1994.
“An excellent tool for helping children assimilate important terms and concepts of their faith. Young learners will find he book’s linkage of concise definitions with rich, colorful illustrations attractive and helpful. The recent enhanced interest in both early childhood education and religious literacy makes this dictionary a very timely and valuable addition to our catechetical resources.”
Reference Number: D-00025
10) Easter. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Winston press, Inc., 1984.
“The Easter story has inspired some of the most profound works of European art. They illuminate not only the anguish of spiritual and physical suffering but also the joy and confidence of the Resurrection and Ascension. The masterpieces reproduced here in full color portray the events, for the Last Supper to the Ascension, that form the central drama of Christianity. A moving narrative of quotations from Scripture focuses and connects the themes of this richly pictorial account.”
Reference Number: 00189
11) Foreman, Juli and Clem, Tricia. Great Beginnings the Story of God’s Creation Allen, Texas: ThomasMore A Division of Tabor Publishing, 1995.
Reference Number: F-00008
12) Foreman, Kevin and Juli and Clem, Chris and Tricia. God’s Promise The Story of Noah’s Ark. Allen, Texas: ThomasMore A Division of Tabor Publishing, 1995.
Reference Number: F-00010
13) Janda, J. The Legend of St. Christopher. New York, New York: Paulist Press, 1987.
“This is the story of a giant named Reprobus. Reprobus wanted to serve the most powerful person in the world. First he served the king, then even tried serving the devil. But soon he learned that the most powerful person was Christ. A hermit told him that the way to serve Christ was to build a house at the shore of a river and help travelers across it. One stormy night, he heard the cries of a child. He helped the child across the river and discovered it was Christ. That is why he is called Christopher—because he carried the Christ child.”
Reference Number: J-00006
14) Kreutzer, Bob. It Could Only Happen to Santa Claus. Milwaukie, Oregon: Creative Process, 1992.
Reference Number: K-00006
15) Luke Tells The Good News About Jesus. New York, New York: American Bible Society, 1987.
“This translation of the Gospel of Luke has been made directly from the Greek text published by the Bible Societies and is not based on any other English translation. The wording and grammar represent the kind of language best understood and appreciated by young readers. Although the wording of the translation may often seem quite new and different, the meaning is faithful to the New Testament text.”
Reference Number: 00190
16) Sister Marie-Celeste, OCD. Nicholas of Myra The True Story of Santa Claus. Reno, Nevada: The Carmel of Reno, 1995.
“Some folks say there is no Santa Claus. That really is not true. He was a real person, and he lived a very long time ago, nearly seventeen hundred years—between 300 and 350 A.D. He was a very unusual man who became quite famous by the end of his life. He was know for his kindness to all people in need, his great love for children, his ability to bring justice for those in trouble, food and clothing to the poor and hungry, help and care for those who were sick or in trouble. He did it in the vast extent of lands in Asia Minor, Turkey, the Holy Land and Egypt. All who knew him remembered him, so he became know as “Holy Klaus” and later as Santa Claus. The fact of his life were written in the 10th century by Bishop Reginald of Eichstadt, and preserved in the library of Karlsruhe in Germany. All of these stories are true, and some of them really happened.”
Reference Number: S-00050
17) Molino, Antonio. The Church Established: An Illustrated History of the Church From 180 to 381. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Winston Press, 1980.
“This ten-volume history presents in a broad sweep the people, events, and ideas that have made up the continuous life of the Christian community through nearly two thousand years. In each volume, brief historical vignettes and colorful illustrations relate a past that we can claim as part of our own faith ancestry. Book Two, The Church Established, describes the Church in defeat and victory as it struggles to survive, first facing the destructive force of the pagan emperors’ persecutions, and then battling the internal problem of the Arian heresy. Amid these difficulties, the Church began to develop religious art, establish schools, and form its theology. Individual persons—such as Martin of Tours, missionary; Antony of Egypt, monk; Agnes, Sebastian, Perpetua, Cyprian, martyrs—by teaching, leadership, and the example of their lives spread the Gospel of Christ.”
Reference Number: M-00050
18) Morneau, Robert F. The Gift. Stillwater, Minnesota: Kodomo Press, 1995.
“Set in the pumpkin patch of Farmer Jim’s evergreen farm, The Gift is a special love story of Sammy, the king rabbit on the farm, and Angela, the loveliest pumpkin in the patch. Through Angela’s expression of her most inner feelings, Sammy learns about the environment they share and how death can lead to new life. He receives from Angela the greatest gift of all. It is a gift he will carry with him forever and ever.”
Reference Number: M-00051
19) Murphy, Ann and John. God’s Gift of Life Parents Guide. Boston, Massachusetts: St. Paul Books & Media, 1994.
“For Children six through nine, is an introduction to sexuality and human dignity. It introduces children to birth and babies as a good part of God’s loving plan for creation. It presents the family as a place of warmth and honor, worthy of respect.”
Reference Number: M-00053
20) Murphy, Ann and John. God’s Gift of Life. Boston, Massachusetts: St. Paul Books & Media, 1994.
Reference Number: M-00054
21) O’Connor, Francine M. The ABC’s of Church. Liguori, Missouri: Liguori Publications, 1997.
“Join popular author Francine O’Connor as she travels through the alphabet with youngsters to introduce them to the basic elements of church—from the alter to the zillion other things they see in church when they attend Mass.”
Reference Number: O-00007
22) Ranger, Mary. Benjamin of Nazareth. St. Louis, Missouri: Concordia Publishing House, 1977.
“A boyhood friend of Jesus who questions the events in he Friend’s life. Later, Benjamin finds the answers at the foot of the cross."
Reference Number: 00191
23) Snyder, Bernadette McCarver. Have You Ever Seen an Ant Who Can’t?. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1999.
“The horsefly, the dragonfly, and the termite are just a few of the fascinating creatures in God’s creepy, crawly, squiggly, squirmy, “buggy” world. Have You Seen an Ant Who Can’t? introduces young children to the “secret” lives of bugs, insects, and other things with wings and stings, as well as to the awesome God who created them all.”
Reference Number: S-00051
24) Snyder, Bernadette McCarver. Have You Ever Seen an Elephant Sneeze?. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1996.
“Was it really necessary for God to put 100,000 muscles into an elephant’s trunk? Well, yes it was, since elephants are as interested in choosing a single blade of grass for dinner as they are in knocking down a forest of trees. Did you know that each wolf in a pack howls in a different note? Or that kangaroos have been known to jump 40 in a single leap? How many quills would you say a grow-up porcupine has? Would you believe nearly 30,000, each as long as a ball point pen? I Have You Ever Seen an Elephant Sneeze? a range of interesting information about a variety of animals is only part of the story. Children will pause to consider their interesting, imaginative, and apparently fun-loving God who took as much delight in coloring and creating animals as would any kid given the chance. Also boys and girls, in hearing of the special characteristics and skills God has given to animals, will think about their own even more appealing God-given gifts. They’ll grow in thankful appreciation of a creative God who has made them to think, to feel, to dream. And especially to know and love God! Have You Ever Seen an Elephant Sneeze? is perfect for any child who is amazed and enthralled by animals—from the family puppy dog to the zebra at the zoo—and convinced that the One who created them had lots of fun in the process.”
Reference Number: S-00052
25) Snyder, Bernadette McCarver. Have You Ever Heard a Catfish Purr?. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1998.
“The clown fish, angel fish, and archer fish are three of the many unusual, unique, and colorful creatures God has made for his underwater world. Have You Ever Heard a Catfish Purr? Tells their enchanting stories, introducing young children to the mysteries of life beneath the oceans and lakes and the mystery of our wonderful and creative God.”
Reference Number: S-00053
26) Snyder, Bernadette McCarver. Have You Ever Heard a Hummingbird Hum?. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1997.
“Have You Ever Heard a Hummingbird Hum? Offers these and countless other bird facts which will fascinate children and adults alike. But this book goes further, introducing young readers not only to an amazing assortment of feathered friends, but to the God who made them.”
Reference Number: 00192
27) Tazewell, Charles. The Littlest Angel. Nashville, Tennessee: Ideals Publishing, 1986.
“A modern classic with a mischievous, endearing hero, The Littlest Angel continues to enchant generations of children. How does an irrepressible four-year-old boy adapt to life in the heavenly community? Can the angels adjust to him when he disturbs their routine? When at last the Littlest Angel learns to live happily in Heaven, he finds a special gift for the baby Jesus. This sensitive tale is perfect for reading aloud at Christmastime.”
Reference Number: T-00010
28) Vignazia, Franco. The Church in Revolutionary Times an Illustrated History of the Church. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Winston Press, 1981.
“Book Eight, The Church in Revolutionary Times, describes the radical changes that took place during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth centuries. This was a time when the Enlightenment (or Age of Reason) brought about an altered view of the world and encouraged freedom of inquiry and of decision making. Also, it was a time of political revolution, when popular democracy became the most important form of government. Christians of that era faced the challenge of adapting themselves to the noble ideals of the Enlightenment and the Revolution without surrendering to the excesses of those movements.”
Reference Number: V-00004
29) Zerah, Aaron. How the Children Became Stars. Notre Dame, Indiana: Sorin Books, 2000.
“Great stories are an especially enjoyable and effective way of connecting our family not only to our own spiritual traditions but to the time-tested wisdom of all the world’s peoples. Aaron Zerah brings together fifty-two of the world’s takes of spiritual wisdom to share and celebrate with your family—from the aboriginal hero who chased a kangaroo and discovered the sunrise to the Zoroastrian “Noah” who helped save creation from the death of winter. Angels, gods and goddesses, and all kinds of animals—greedy monkeys, magic fish, terrible lions, and laughable coyotes—an their spiritual lessons will come alive for your family in these extraordinary tales. Each of the fifty-two weeks contains not just a story to be shared, but a way of sharing it effectively and enjoyably. Each story comes with questions and activities to enrich a whole week, plus a meal blessing and a family prayer that carry out the theme of the week. And because the stories are not seasonal you can begin at any time…”
Reference Number: Z-00003