A Peek into My Church (Hardcover)

~ Wendy Goody (Author), Veronica Kelly (Author), Ginny Pruitt (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a wonderful book for parents to share and for children to read and discuss in religion class. -- Religion Teacher's Journal, November/December 1997, p 41

What a treasure! Lively illustrations and engaging narrative combine to teach children (even parents may learn a new thing or two about their faith) about Catholic beliefs and ritual. -- Catholic Parent, November/December 1997, p 22 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Description

For Catholic children ages 4 and up, A Peek Into My Church is a fun, informative and accurate introduction to the Catholic religion. Narrated by Liddy Bennett and her brother Mark, this book uses vibrant full-color illustrations and engaging, realistic narrative details to teach children the essential Catholic beliefs and rituals. The book introduces the idea of church community (local and worldwide), Baptism, the parts of the Mass, Communion, priests and their duties, vestments, and sisters and their many roles in the church. Includes a picture dictionary and church floor plan.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 44 pages
• Publisher: Whippersnapper (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965721817
• ISBN-13: 978-0965721813
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #515,103 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and illustrated, December 24, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: A Peek into My Church (Hardcover)

The authors and illustrator have made a potentially complex and confusing subject, easy to read and understand. The book is extremely helpful to those interested in the basics of the Catholic church and what goes on inside the walls, and what the various articles of clothing and objects mean or stand for.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, February 20, 2006

By	Emma (Milltown, NJ) - See all my reviews

What a great book. As others have said, not just for the little ones. I wish I had this when I taught CCD. Very informative and the kids enjoy reading it. Other books, religious and otherwise, could use some of the teaching tools in this book. For instance, new and unfamiliar words are stated with a sounds like word (pyx rhymes with six). Also, when showing the aerial view of the church the author tells the kid to imagine they are a bird flying overhead. I wish my 4th grade geography teacher would have used that one. Last but not least, the illustration is beautiful.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book For Everyone!, March 7, 2002

By	D. McGuigan "LoriM" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have to say that this book is so informative and it isn't just for children...I would give this book 5 stars as it explains just about everything that a child could ask a parent. I believe that it keeps the attention of the child because it is very colorful and it is contemporary.