Books with Accompanying Activities for Catholic Children

Engage children with stories of faith and values by selecting Catholic books and resources to lead them into a closer relationship with God. These selected children’s products from Loyola Press include accompanying activities to download that invite children to go deeper in their exploration of themes of prayer, role models, and more.

	10 Hidden Heroes By Mark K. Shriver This seek-and-find book from New York Times best-selling author Mark K. Shriver helps kids develop counting skills and learn how to be heroes in their everyday lives.
	Shadow in the Dark By Antony Barone Kolenc Embark on an adventure with young Alexander as he tries to recover his memory and, with his new friends, uncover the mystery of the shadowy figure in the dark.
	The Haunted Cathedral By Antony Barone Kolenc This historical novel is the second book in The Harwood Mysteries and continues the adventure of Xan, Lucy, and their friends.
	The Fire of Eden By Antony Barone Kolenc This historical novel is the third book in The Harwood Mysteries and continues the adventure of Xan, Lucy, and their friends.
	Meredith's Gift By Joellyn Cicciarelli Meredith’s Gift tells the story of a driven young girl who finds hope after learning she has an illness that may prevent her from using her gift ever again.
	The Shepherd’s Story By Jimmy Dunne In this beautifully illustrated book, young readers will discover the true meaning of Christmas as told through a classic and beloved rhyme scheme.
	The Virtue Series By Alex Cabrera and Vinyet Montaner Each book in The Virtue Series helps children ages 5 and up begin to understand the importance of being patient.
	What Would You Do? By Jennifer Moore-Mallinos What Would You Do? presents real-world situations in a relatable way for children to teach them how to make moral and ethical decisions.
	Everyone Belongs Everyone Belongs is a book about recognizing the value of our differences, respecting each other, and forgiveness. ​For children ages 5-12.
	Shhh...God Is in the Silence By Fiona Basile This book uses simple yet profound truths to help children quiet their minds and listen to their hearts to know that we are all deeply loved by God.
	Leo's Gift By Susan Blackaby, Joellyn Cicciarelli A shy six-year-old boy overcomes his self-doubt to discover that he has a beautiful gift to share with the world – just in time for Christmas!
	Dear Pope Francis By Pope Francis Small children have BIG questions. In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis answers 30 questions from children around the world. Also available in Spanish!
	Pope Francis Says By Pope Francis With inspiring words and vibrant illustrations, Pope Francis Says… shows children how to live as Christians and know they are loved by God.
	Jesus the Teacher Plush Figure Part of the Loyola Learning Tools, this plush figure of Jesus the Teacher helps children understand faith concepts in concrete ways and grow in relationship with Jesus.
	Mary, Our Mother Plush Figure Part of the Loyola Learning Tools, this plush figure of Mary, Our Mother helps children understand faith concepts in concrete ways.
	Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs & Symbols By Amy Welborn From the sign of the fish to the Stations of the Cross, from palms to ashes, this book will enable readers to appreciate the symbols of faith all around us.
	Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories By Amy Welborn An illustrated collection of Bible stories for Catholic children, Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories is uniquely arranged according to the liturgical year.
	Loyola Kids Book of Saints By Amy Welborn This book of saints for children tells how saints become saints and help us even today. Includes more than 60 saint stories for children, as well as a variety of illustrations.
	Loyola Kids Book of Heroes By Amy Welborn The exciting stories and illustrations of Catholic heroes and saints inspire children to live the Catholic virtues.
	Loyola Kids Book of Everyday Prayers By Catherine Odell, Margaret Savitskas This illustrated collection of prayers, both traditional and contemporary, encourages young readers to pray and to create their own prayers.
	Drop by Drop Drop by Drop contains colorful pictures and an engaging story that helps children understand important lessons of how to work for justice and peace and to help those in need.
	Green Street Park Green Street Park contains colorful pictures and an engaging story that helps children understand important lessons of how to work for justice and peace and to help those in need.
	Mary, Mother of Jesus A wise old woman sits under a shady tree, with neighborhood children gathered around, and tells her life stories. In this book that woman is Mary, the mother of Jesus.
	Patrick: Saint of Ireland Children will love this exciting and informative book that recounts the life of one of our most celebrated saints, Patrick of Ireland.
	The Lord is My Shepherd A contemporary, age-appropriate retelling of the most familiar psalm helps bring Scripture to life for children through its bright illustrations.