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Twelve delightful and deeply Catholic tales introduce young listeners to the tender love of Jesus and the beauty of holiness. With unforgettable characters like pirates, gypsies, and saints, these stories gently lead children to ponder Christ’s love, the meaning of the Eucharist, and the joy of prayer and sacrifice. Each tale stirs a sense of wonder and reverence, making it an ideal gift to nourish a child’s soul and spark a lifelong friendship with God.

Ten-year-old Mu, orphaned as a toddler, has lived his entire life in the heart of Africa. For as long as he can remember, he has served in the household of a great-uncle where he is unloved and ignored. In his drudgery-filled life, Mu has little hope of happiness and little hope that anything will ever change. But one day everything does change. On his way to draw water one morning, Mu is astonished when a chameleon greets him by name and announces that they will embark on a quest together.

Do you ever wonder what makes you truly awesome? Meet Daniel, a boy just like you! He discovers that God sees him as strong, brave, and brilliant—even when he doesn’t feel that way.

Here are stories of princes and gypsies, bishops and bears — tales of Catholic boys and girls that remind us that especially in young souls the Faith is quite strong, and evil is never a match for goodness.

The mission was supposed to be fun—even funny—but things got serious quick. What follows is a daring journey with narrow escapes, attack dogs, deadly fires, and a friendship forged in shared peril. Three friends embark on an intrepid quest to retrieve a priceless treasure guarded by a menacing villain. But this is no fantasy. For Scott and his friends Tommy and Dooley, the danger is all too real. Unlikely heroes will emerge. Enemies will become allies. Powerful truths will be revealed.

Meet nine-year-old Shunya, an inquisitive soul who spends much of his time under his favourite peepul tree, wondering about the secrets of the universe, the purpose of life and the meaning of faith. His quest for answers takes an unexpected twist, when he is suddenly led on a whirlwind tour to...

Nora has been chosen since birth to join the Mothers, who rule the Convent in wisdom and love by gentling the poor souls born as males. Jude leaves home with his fiddle and a dream to see a real live girl. It is Nora's duty to capture any wild boys who trespass on Convent territory, but Jude is far more than a wild boy. He threatens to upend Nora's world. From their differences and desperation arises a passion that could shatter all that the Mothers have built.

What if you became king when you were only eight years old? Young Josiah wears a crown that's too heavy and rules a kingdom that has lost its way. The grand Temple of God is crumbling, and the people have forgotten His laws, choosing to worship cold stone idols instead. But when Josiah decides to make things right, a dusty, long-lost scroll is discovered, containing the powerful words of God Himself. Join the boy king on a captivating journey as he reads the forgotten book, weeps for his people, and finds the courage to lead a whole nation back to the light.

With a hint of mystery and a collision of love and hurt, sports action, and thoughtful introspection, the debut novel, Baseball Boys: Collision, introduces athletic high school and junior high brothers F.P., Micah, and Mason, transplanted to Redd Rock Ranch and searching for comfort in "Home" radically redefined. Competitive, the Redd brothers race ahead, dashing off to a next active exploit and throw themselves into trouble. Usually with a ball. A rock. A bat. A stick. It's a competition.

This story is for every child and parent who has had big dreams and hopes. It follows a boy who wishes to have a name for himself, and is invited to visit a king that could make his greatest wish come true. But along the way, he meets new people that give him opportunities to stop short of his destination. He is presented with decisions that help him grow in faith, patience, and perseverance.

The Dead Sea Squirrels are alive! In book 2 of Mike Nawrocki’s hilarious new series, the two petrified squirrels Michael brought home from Israel are awake and ready to dive into the 21st century. Turns out, the squirrels lived during the time of Jesus and love sharing the lessons they learned from his teaching in their own quirky way. Missteps and misadventures abound as Merle and Pearl help Michael and his friends confront a bully, using lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.

Classic author Amy Steedman delivers a memorable retelling of the story of David, the shepherd boy that would be Israel's most famous king. From the sheepfolds to the palace, from Golaith's taunts to the shepherd's faith.

A little boy who loves animals and wants one for a friend encounters a series of cruelties at the hands of animals who give him impossible conditions before accepting him as a friend. Each time he forgives his wrongdoers. Finally he puts his trust in God. At this point, through repeated prayers, faith, and belief, he gets a lovely pet that makes him happy.

Daniel likes to do things backward and upside down. He walks on his hands, walks backward, and eats cereal for dinner. His teacher reminds him that when he visits the prime minister's office, he must be on his best behavior. But when something unexpected happens, can Daniel resist his urge to do a headstand?

Have you ever gotten really sleepy during a long talk? That's what happened to a young boy named Eutychus! To get some fresh air during a special, late-night meeting with the Apostle Paul, he found what he thought was the perfect spot: a cool, third-story windowsill. But as Paul's sermon went on and on, and the warm, crowded room made his eyelids heavy, Eutychus fought a losing battle with sleep... and tumbled right out of the window. What followed was a night of fear, a frantic rush down the stairs, and an unforgettable miracle that showed everyone God's amazing power.

Rise of the Enemy: A Dragon Slayer Bible Story will inspire boys to join the armies of the Dragon Slayer in the epic battle of good vs evil. Through action-packed stories, inspiring scripture, and challenging devotional readings, boys will be trained to stand firm against the invisible enemy, and to use weapons of warfare to deflect the lies of the Evil One.

Indiana, 1987. Gary Fitzpatrick refuses to let his wooden leg slow him down. And though his dream of becoming a firefighter has gone up in smoke, the young cancer survivor still loves playing alongside his two supportive brothers. But after their mom’s fear of shady strangers in an abandoned house next door threatens to uproot their world, he vows to prove the neighborhood is perfectly safe.

Incapaces de ponerse de acuerdo en sus ideas sobre Dios, cuatro tribus étnicas diferentes - griegos, chinos, zulúes y mayas - que normalmente viven juntas en armonía, de repente se vuelven conflictivas cuando se acercan las fiestas religiosas. Cuando Niko, un joven griego, sueña con Dios, se crea aún más desarmonía.

Sophie’s back with more middle-school adventures! The just-formed film club has brought a new girl into the Flakes’ orbit: Phoebe is witty, fun, and an awesome actress, but then the girls discover she harbors a prejudice against one of their own. When this same girl is accused of theft, the...