Author Topic: Your favorite Catholic books for young children (Read 1352 times)

PerEvangelicaDicta · « **on:** October 05, 2013, 03:28:00 PM »

Family member is expecting the birth of first child (girl).

I want to provide a library for her, of course beginning with books for young children - picture board book types.
(As she matures, I'll solicit Hobbledehoy to compile a list of his books :smile: )

I'm a bit underwhelmed with search results to date. It seemed prudent to come to the forum for advice.

Your recommendations / favorites ?

Thank you.

- Matthew, I wasn't certain which category was most appropriate for this topic. Please move as needed.

Mabel · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2013, 04:59:13 PM »

My Jesus and I
Fr. Lord's picture books of the saints
Catholic Picture Bible
My Prayer Book ( it's a small green paperback book with many very nice pictures)
Any book published by Neuman Press, Saints Stories for Boys (and Girls, two books)

MaterDominici · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2013, 06:31:57 PM »

My favorite for the youngest "readers":

The Saving Name of God the Son (board book)

MaterDominici · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2013, 06:51:59 PM »

I think the only other good Catholic board books that we have are Christmas-themed ones:

Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend

The Little Drummer Boy

Christmas in the Manger

Mabel · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2013, 09:52:00 PM »

If you can't find the right books, consider laminated holy cards on a ring, just punch a hole in the corner and make your own little book.

songbird · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2013, 10:06:34 PM »

Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls by Newman Press.

Marcelino. Also by Newman Press

MaterDominici · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2013, 10:25:16 PM »

Neumann Press (<-- correct spelling) did have a good selection of traditional Catholic children's books, but they're all out of print right now since the company closed. I recommend waiting to look for these as I'm sure a good number of them will come back into circulation soon enough. (soon enough for a baby who isn't born yet, anyway! :wink:)

You can see their offerings as of the time they closed at this link. (I'm happy they left their website up as they give previews of many of the books.)
http://www.neumannpress.com/childrens.html

PerEvangelicaDicta · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2013, 02:56:02 PM »

Thank you immensely for your responses. I'll collect what I can and improvise the rest (holy cards on a ring - very creative!)

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Cantarella · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2013, 03:11:17 PM »

Angel in the Waters by Regina Doman is a wonderful little book!

Angel in the Waters link