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Brother Sun, Sister Moon

 

Here is the newest book on The Canticle of the Sun. This is the first book for the artist Pamela Dalton, a master of scherenschnitte, the art of papercutting. Each piece is first sketched freehand, and then cut by hand from a single piece of paper before being hand colored. It will come as no surprise that her artwork has enthralled collectors worldwide for more than two decades. Renowned children's author Katherine Paterson reimagines this text and turned it into a poem that I believe St. Francis would enjoy.

Reviewed by Lee Nagel, Executive Director of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership.

Book of the Week for January 29, 2012.

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At Break of Day

This picture book’s strength is “derived from the artful combination of gentle, lilting prose and the beautifully textured and rich illustrations”. Rather than that using a simple rhyme for children, Nikki Grimes makes “great use of alliteration and gently rhythmic language”. Furthermore, Grimes does an excellent job of using a playful and loving relationship between father and son in this creation story to give us the combined imagery of Genesis 1 and John 1.

Reviewed by Lee Nagel, Executive Director of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership.

Book of the Week for January 22, 2012

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What's New about the Mass

What's New about the Mass
Maureen A. Kelly

Based in part on Paul Turner's Understanding the Revised Mass Texts, Second Edition, this resource explains the changes in the Mass texts at a very simple level so that children who have already learned the parts of the Mass, the prayers and responses, and have received First Holy Communion will understand the changes in the texts and be able to respond at Mass.
 
This book includes:
the new prayers and responses
explanations of the words
the parts of the Mass and their meaning
glossary
activities

What's New about the Mass may be used with children in third through seventh grades in Catholic schools, parish religious education sessions, or in the home.

978-1-56854-936-1
Order code: WNM
1–24 copies: $1.50 each
25–49 copies: $1.25 each
50 or more: $1 each

For more information and to order, contact Liturgy Training Publications

The Jesus Storybook Bible

The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name written by Sally Lloyd-Jones & Illustrated by Jago

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Sally Lloyd-Jones beautifully translate the Bible into the Jesus Storybook Bible, a very kid-friendly series of stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Jago presents each story with bright and visionary illustrations. Children can easily read and digest God's message through their very own Bible

Reviewed by Chelsea Gartner

2010 Bachelor of Arts Graduate at De Pauw University in Greencastle, IN. Major in Art History.

 

Written for children ages 4-7, the author clearly knows her audience, using simple to understand language that inspires further dialogue.  Sally Lloyd-Jones knows how to bring the Bible to life for young kids.  Children are sure to be drawn into story after story, captivated by the vivid illustrations done by Jago.

Reviewed by Nancy Sullivan, Grand Rapids, MI

Interview of Sally Lloyd Jones on April 20, 2011

The Jesus Storybook Bible website

Sally Lloyd-Jones blog

Sally Lloyd-Jones website

World Magazine Interview

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Wonderworker

Wonderworker: The True Story of How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus by Vincent A. Yzermans. ACTA Publications

"This book will appeal to children from the age of nine to ninety-nine." From the publisher.