Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia for Children [Hardcover]

Ann Ball (Author), Julianne M. Will (Author), Kevin Davidson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Fascinating stories and whimsical illustrations delight children as they discover the basics of the Catholic Church! Here are:

• The great people and events of the Bible

• The life and message of Jesus

• The history of the early Church

• The stories of the saints

• Fundamental Catholic beliefs and practices

• And more

This child-friendly resource is the ideal read-aloud text for preschool through second-grade. It’s one that "I-can-read-it-myself!" third- and fourth-graders will love.

The format is similar to a storybook, with information presented in a topical style, rather than alphabetically. Whether they’re listening or reading, youngsters will keep an eye out for "Icthus," the friendly fish who acts as their guide all through the book.

Parents, grandparents, and godparents: This is a perfect First Holy Communion, Christmas, or birthday gift. Librarians, catechists, classroom and homeschool teachers: This is the solid, Catholic — entertaining! — resource you’ve been looking for.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (IN) (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931709866
• ISBN-13: 978-1931709866
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect read-aloud book, December 17, 2007

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Rich Leonardi (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia for Children (Hardcover)

This wonderful book combines stories from the Old and New Testaments, episodes from Church history, and explanations of doctrines of the faith. Although the target reading level is 9-12, it's a perfect read-aloud book for children as young as pre-school. We just finished reading the stories from Genesis to our four- and seven-year-olds and they comprehended the text with relative ease. Kevin Davidson's watercolor illustrations are very well done and complement Ann Ball and Julianne M. Will's text. For instance, as one reads the story of creation to younger children, it helps to point to all the "creatures" contained in the accompanying pictures. The book also includes lives of the saints, an explanation of the liturgical calendar, a handful of traditional prayers, and a tour of a church. Highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, May 28, 2007

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This review is from: Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia for Children (Hardcover)

This book goes into just the detail that a First Communicant can digest to understand about our faith. Our market is saturated with Old Testament stories for little ones. This book, instead, focuses on Jesus' life and beyond. It even explains the Reformation from a Catholic perspective.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This encyclopedia fills a real need, February 6, 2007

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This review is from: Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia for Children (Hardcover)

I bought this book for two very different purposes and feel that it is very suitable for each one. It works well in my Catholic school library (K-8) because it covers a range of basic topics, bible stories, sacraments, etc. I also sent it to my son for his small children so that he has a book on hand when they are old enough to need an overview of our faith. The illustrations are attractive and the writing clear and not too difficult.