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Everybody Cooks Rice
Norah Dooley, Peter J. Thornton
Paperback (First Avenue Editions TM, Aug. 1, 1991)In this multicultural picture book, Carrie goes from one neighbor's house to the next looking for her brother, who is late for dinner. She discovers that although each family is from a different country, everyone makes a rice dish at dinnertime. Readers will enjoy trying the simple recipes that correspond to each family's unique rice dish.
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The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
Hardcover (Dial Books, Feb. 7, 2005)A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, there’s no such thing as a gruffalo. . . .
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The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Reverend Jude Winkler O.F.M.
Paperback (Catholic Book Publishing, Jan. 1, 1997)A simple explanation of the special gifts that come from the Spirit. Illustrated in full color.
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Five Minutes' Peace
Jill Murphy
Paperback (Puffin Books, April 5, 1999)All Mrs. Large wants is five minutes' peace from her energetic children, but chaos follows her all the way from the kitchen to the bath and back again.
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The Holy Rosary
Reverend Lawrence G Lovasik S.V.D.
Paperback (Catholic Book Publishing Corp, Oct. 1, 2011)Holy Rosary has been treasured in the Catholic Church for many centuries. It is a summary of Christian faith in language and prayers inspired by the Bible. This pamphlet gives the background, meaning, and technique of this prayer.
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The Twelve Apostles
Reverend Jude Winkler O.F.M.
Paperback (Catholic Book Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)The Apostles of Jesus come alive for children. Illustrated in full color.
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Hi, Cat!
Ezra Jack Keats
Hardcover (Viking Books for Young Readers, June 1, 1999)On his way to hang out with the neighborhood kids, Archie very innocently greets a stray cat who follows him and gets in the way. The cat ruins everything - Archie's street show is a mess and his audience drifts away. But things aren't all bad: when Archie goes, the cat follows him all the way home, too!
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The Commandments of God
Reverend Jude Winkler O.F.M.
Paperback (Catholic Book Publishing, Jan. 1, 2001)Teaches children about the laws of God. Illustrated in full color.
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Under the Sea
Anna Milbourne
Paperback (Usborne Books, March 1, 2012)This picture book takes the reader on a journey all the way through the sea from one shore to another far across the world. From a bustling bright coral reef (by day and by night), out into the open sea to swim alongside giant whales, and diving down and down to discover what lives in the deepest darkest part of the ocean. This book introduces a child to the wonders of the sea and all kinds of sealife. The stunning images and lyrical text will leave a lasting impression, and can be treasured again and again.
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We Go to Mass: St. Joseph "carry-Me-Along" Board Book
George Brundage
Board book (Catholic Book Publishing, Jan. 1, 1994)Ideal book for young children. A sturdy book that will stand up to wear and tear, it provides clear, simple text to introduce children to the Mass. With full-color illustrations and a "carry-along" handle.
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The Topsy Turvies
Francesca Simon, Keren Ludlow
Paperback (Puffin, Aug. 1, 1999)This laugh-out-loud picture book follows Mr. and Mrs. Topsy-Turvy and their children Fern and Vern as they babysit little Lucy, soon having the young girl drawing on the floor and watching TV standing on her head. Reprint.
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The Sacraments
Reverend Lawrence G Lovasik S.V.D.
Paperback (Catholic Book Publishing Corp, Jan. 1, 2002)Teaches children about the seven Sacraments in easy-to-understand language. Illustrated in full color.
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