Bright And Holy Kids — Baptism Gift

Book Review: Sacred Scripture

April 1, 2022 Adalee Hude

Tags Baptism Gift, Bible, Catholic Children's Books, Frank Fraser, God the Father, History, Jesus, Michael R. Heinlein, OSV, Youngest Kids

I was surprised by a box in the mail the other day from the publisher, Our Sunday Visitor. In it were 4 books from their new Teeny Tiny Theology series. My toddler immediately reached for them, shouting “I want!,” so I think they hit the nail on the head in appealing to their target audience. Let’s look at the Sacred Scripture book today. Written by Michael R. Heinlein and illustrated by Frank Fraser, this board book fits quite a lot about the Bible in 22 sturdy pages! The writing style is short and simple, as befits wiggly little ones,...

Book Review: Little Life of Jesus

March 18, 2022 Adalee Hude

Tags Adeline Avril, Anne Gravier, Baptism Gift, Catholic Children's Books, First Communion Gift, Ignatius Press, Jesus, Magnificat, Young Kids

Artwork © 2013 Ignatius Press “This book reminds me of an animated movie,” my husband said upon first reading Little Life of Jesus by Anne Gravier to our young son. I thought it an apt description! The illustrations by Adeline Avril have a cinematic feel to them, upon which I will elaborate below. The text of Little Life of Jesus hits highlights of the New Testament; Jesus’ birth, the Presentation in the Temple, the Finding of the Boy Jesus in the Temple, the Baptism of Jesus, the calling of the disciples, Jesus performing miracles, Jesus letting the children come to...

Book Review: Light of the Saints

January 21, 2022 Adalee Hude

Tags Baptism Gift, Catholic Children's Books, Cory Heimann, First Communion Gift, OSV, Saints, Tricia Dugat, Young Kids

I had seen a couple of little “Shine the Light” style books before, and thought it was a cute concept. Take a flashlight, hold it behind the page you are reading, and a new image appears. It works especially well when applied to the Saints! Their lives were full of the hidden mysteries of God, and their virtues shined through. Hold a flashlight to Light of the Saints by Cory Heimann, illustrated by Tricia Dugat, and holy attributes and images physically appear. It is wonderful!

Book Review: Christmas!

December 10, 2021 Adalee Hude

Tags Baptism Gift, Catholic Children's Books, Christmas, Ignatius Press, Jesus, Maïte Roche, Youngest Kids

In my last blog post of the year, I have another Christmas book for you! This one is geared for your youngest littles, and is a beautiful introduction to the Christmas story. Christmas! by Maïte Roche is yet another of her simple and sweet board books, and a wonderful addition to have in our Catholic book collection

Book Review: Angels in the Air Arrayed

December 3, 2021 Adalee Hude

Tags Alphabet Book, Baptism Gift, Catholic Children's Books, Christmas, First Communion Gift, John Folley, Paul Thigpen, Tan Books, Young Kids

Time for Christmas books! I’ve been waiting all year to share A Child’s Christmas ABC Book: Angels in the Air Arrayed, having received it last Christmas, and really admiring it. It was written by Paul Thigpen, and beautifully illustrated by John Folley.