Children's Books Recommendations

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Some Top Recommendations

  • The Picture Bible – a very impressive comic-style Bible that covers more than you would expect from a children’s Bible
  • My Name is Philomena – a beautiful soul, beautiful art, and a beautiful story
  • Brigid and the Butter – a simple and delightful story from the life of St. Brigid of Kildare 
  • The Queen and the Cross – the enjoyable tale of St. Helen searching for the true cross 
  • Our Lady of Fatima: The Graphic Novel – an effective way to communicate the message of Fatima to children
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Graphic Novel – a well made graphic novel about Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • The Cross and the Stag – a high quality graphic novel with a moving story about St. Eustathius
  • The Broken Wheel – This moving graphic novel about St. Catherine of Alexandria is a masterpiece
  • Sands of Salvation – a well crafted graphic novel about St. Moses the Black
  • The Truth is Out There – highlights of Catholic philosophy and theology clothed as an engaging, entertaining graphic novel
  • The Big Picture – highlights of salvation history clothed as an engaging, entertaining graphic novel
  • The Weapons of War – graphic novel explaining the sacraments in a fun and engaging way
  • Heavenly Hosts – a series of Eucharistic miracles made into engaging children’s stories
  • Miraculous! – a series of engaging children’s stories about notable miracles in Church history 
  • Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland – A great
  • The Adventures of Loupio Series – enjoyable stories that connect children to truths of the faith and the world of St. Francis 

Plentiful Children's Book Recommendations by Category

Most of the books on these lists are ones that my children have enjoyed and learned from. I have marked *** certain books that I highly recommend. These lists are still in progress, but hopefully it will be of help in the mean time. God bless!

  • My Name is Philomena***

The Life of a Saint Series (Ignatius-Magnificat)

  • St. Peter, Apostle of Jesus (Boris Grebille and Adeline Avril)
  • Therese, the Little Flower of Jesus (Sioux Berger)
  • Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi
  • Bernadette: The Little Girl from Lourdes
  • John Mary Vianney: The Holy Cure of Ars
  • Mother Teresa: The Smile of Calcutta

 Magnificat-Ignatius Children’s Books

  • The Life of Saint Benedict (John McKenzie)
  • The Life of Jesus: According to Saint Luke (Cristophe Raimbault and Sophie de Mullenheim)

Based On Series (Judith Bouilloc and Sara Ugolotti):

  • The Interior Castle: A Boy’s Journey into the Depths of His Heart
  • The Little Way: A Journey to the Summit of Love
  • The Garden of Wonders: A Journey into the Works of God
  • The Knight’s Quest: A Journey Toward Greater Glory
  •  The Tree Planted in the Sea: A Journey with the Apostle Paul

Pauline Books & Media Tales and Legends Series

  • Brigid and the Butter – A Legend about Saint Brigid of Ireland
  • A Miracle in the Kitchen – A Legend about Saint Zita
  • The Sword and the Cape – A Tale about Saint Martin of Tours
  • The Saint Who Fought the Dragon – The Story of Saint George
  • Patrick and the Fire – A Legend about Saint Patrick
  • Simon of Cyrene and the Legend of the Easter Egg
  • The Queen and the Cross – The Story of Saint Helen
  • Staircase for the Sisters – A Story of Prayer and Saint Joseph
  • Brother Lorenzo’s Pretzels – Prayer and the Holy Trinity
  • A Prayer and a Pickaxe – A Legend about Saint Clement of Rome
  • The Legend of the First Valentine – A Story of God’s Love

Josephine Nobisso Books:

  • The Weight of a Mass
  • Take it to the Queen
  • Portrait of the Son

Along the Paths of the Gospel Series (Pauline Books/Editions du Signe)

  •  Saint Therese of Lisieux: and the “Little Way” of Love
  • Saint Angela of Merici: Leading People to God
  • Saint Marianne of Moloka’i: Heroic Woman of Hawai’i
  • Saint Louis de Marillac
  • Saint Vincent de Paul: Servant of Charity
  • Saint Catherine Laboure: Mary’s Messenger
  • Saint John Bosco: The Friend of Children and Young People
  • Saint Anthony of Padua: Proclaimer of the Good News
  • Saint Francis of Assisi: God’s Gentle Knight
  • Saint Colette: In the Footsteps of Saint Clare
  • Saint Domenica Mazzarello
  • Saint Margaret Mary
  • Saint Augustine
  • Saint Dominic de Guzman
  • Saint John Baptist de La Salle

Sam Estrada Graphic Novels

  • Our Lady of Fatima: The Graphic Novel (Deo Gratias Company/TAN and Sam Estrada)***
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Graphic Novel (Natalie Muglia and Sam Estrada)***
  • The Chaste Heart of St. Joseph: A Graphic Novel (Donald Calloway and Sam Estrada) 

Gabriel Wilson Graphic Novels

  • The Cross and the Stag (about St. Eustathius)***
  • The Broken Wheel (about St. Catherine of Alexandria)***
  • Sands of Salvation (about St. Moses the Black)***

Brendan and Erc in Exile (Amadeus)

  • Volume 1: The Truth is Out There***
  • Volume 2: The Big Picture***
  • Volume 3: Weapons of War***

Pauline Books and Media Graphic Novels – 8″ x 11″

  • St. Francis of Assisi: Messenger of Peace (Toni Matas and Picanyol)
  • Saint Joan of Arc: Quest for Peace (Brunor and Dominique Bar)
  • Saint Bernadette: The Miracle of Lourdes  (Brunor and Dominique Bar)
  • Mother Teresa of Kolcutta: Saint Among the Poor (Didier Chardez)
  • St. Ignatius of Loyola: Leading it Way (Toni Matas and Picanyol)

Pauline Books and Media Graphic Novels – 6″ x 8″

  • St. Bernadette of Lourdes: The Girl Who Saw Mary
  • Saint Teresa of Avila: God’s Trouble Maker
  • St. Clare of Assisi: Runaway Rich Girl
  • St. John the Baptist: A Voice Crying Out in the Desert
  • Saint Nicholas: God’s Gift Giver
  • Philip Neri: The Laughing Saint
  • The Legend of Saint Christopher: Quest for a King
  • Tobias: The Boy Who Faced a Demon

Joe Stoeckl Graphic Novels:

  • Saint Francis and Brother Duck
  • Saint Nicholas and the Mouse of Myra

The Saints Chronicles (Sophia Press)

  • Volume 1: Sts. Patrick, Jerome Emiliani, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Henry Morse, and Joan of Arc
  • Volume 2: Sts. Anne Line, Brigid of Ireland, Francis of Assisi, Nicholas, and Pachomius
  • Volume 3: Sts. Anthony of Padua, Ava, Samson, Bernadette, and Charles Lwanga
  • Volume 4: Sts. Willibrord, Margaret of Scotland, Rose of Lima, and Dominic
  • Volume 5: Sts. Ignatius of Loyola, Germaine of Pibrac, Pope Celestine V, Vincent de Paul, and Clare of Assisi

Other Graphic Novels

  • Maximilian Kolbe: The Saint of Auschwitz (Jean-Francois Vivier and Joel Costes)
  • Fr. Augustus Tolton: The First Recognized Black Catholic Priest in America (Corinna Laughlin and Maria Laughlin)
  • The Shadow of His Wings: A Graphic Biography of Fr. Gereon Goldmann (Max Temesou)
  • The Martyrs of La Florida: A Heroic Story of Catholic Faith (Corinna Laughlin and Andre Le Bras)

The Adventures of Loupio (Jean-Francois Kieffer)

  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 1: The Encounter and other Stories
  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 2: The Hunters and Other Stories
  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 3: The Tournament
  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 4: The Inn and Other Stories
  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 5: The Cave
  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 6: The Quest
  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 7: The Fire and Other Stories
  • The Adventures of Loupio, Volume 8: Crusaders and Pilgrims
  • The Picture Bible (Iva Hoth and Andre Le Blanc)***
  • The Life of Jesus (Alex Ben)
  • The Illustrated Scripture for Children Series (Jean-Francois Kieffer and Christine Ponsard)
      • The Illustrated Gospel for Children 
      • The Illustrated Miracles of Jesus for Children
      • The Illustrated Parables of Jesus for Children
      • The Illustrated Acts of the Apostles for Children
  • The Comic Book Bibles from TAN Books
      • The Comic Book Bible: The Gospel of Luke
      • The Comic Book Bible: Acts of the Apostles
  • Can you find… (Philip Gallery and Janet Harlow)
      • Can You Find Jesus? Introducing Your Child to the Gospel***
      • Can You Find Saints? Introducing Your Child to Holy Men and Women***
  • Seek and Find Sara and Simon Series (Geert de Sutter)
      • Volume 1: The Life of Jesus 
      • Volume 2: The Lives of Saints
      • Volume 3: On the Way to Santiago de Compostela
      • Volume 4: The Twelve Apostles
      • Volume 5: The Childhood of Jesus
  • Seeking Sammy Books (Daniel Hochstatter)
      • Sammy’s Fantastic Journeys With the Early Heroes of the Bible: An Old Testament Adventure
      • Sammy’s Incredible Travels with Jesus and His Friends: A New Testament Adventure
      • Sammy’s Fabulous Holy Land Travels: Sammy Visits the Land of the Bible
  • The Miracles of Jesus
  • The Parables of Jesus
  • Mary, the Mother of Jesus
  • Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland***
  • Brother Francis of Assisi
  • Pascual and the Kitchen Angels
  •  The Lady of Guadalupe
  • Christopher the Holy Giant
  • Queen Esther
  • Noah and the Ark
  • David and Goliath
  • Night of Las Posadas
  • Legend of the Poinsetta
  • Jesus
  • Mary
  • The Legend of Saint Nicholas
  • Hildegard of Bingen
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Joan of Arc
  • Gifts of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Saint Bernadette and the Miracles of Lourdes
  • Mother Teresa

Tiny Saints

  • The Saints are Watching Over Me
  • You Do Not Need to Worry (St. Kateri Tekakwitha)
  • I Am Little, Too (St. Therese of Lisieux)
  • I’m Joyful in the Mountains (Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati)
  • Love God, Love Me, Love You (St. Martin de Porres)
  • Jesus Answers Every Prayer (Bl. Justo Takayama)

Aquinas Kids

  • I Can Change the World
  • Lessons from Jesus
  • Love and Serve Others
  • My Guardian Angel
  • Love Your Neighbor
  • When Do I Pray?

Teeny Tiny Theology

  • The Trinity
  • Christology
  • Salvation History