Light of Heaven A Children's Book of Saints
ISBN 9781681923703
eISBN 9781681923710
ASIN B07WS1XVPS
I purchased this up after I had I picked up two copies of Light of Heaven Saints Coloring Book. I had grabbed one for my youngest daughter and one for a friend of the family. They have decided to color the same pictures and compare how they each did them the next time we get together. When I grabbed the coloring books I was unaware of this companion volume. They both loved the coloring book, and my kids and I love this book of saints. The description of this book is:
“A beautiful way to introduce children to beloved saints. Created by artist Adalee Hude, each amazing illustration is rich with color and detail, reminiscent of magnificent stained-glass windows. Each page includes a Latin word associated with that particular saint, along with a brief discussion of the word's meaning.”
And the Saints in this book are:
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Saint Joseph
Saint Elizabeth
Saint Peter
Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint George
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Saint Patrick
Saint Benedict
Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Clare of Assisi
Saint Catherine of Siena
Saint Joan of Arc
Saint Thomas More
Saint Martin de Porres
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Saint Thrse of Lisieux
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Saint John Paul II
There are biographies and icons of 21 saints in this volume. There are 23 in the coloring book, the two not in this volume are Saint Faustina and Saint Jude. But even with the difference of two these are excellent companion volumes.
The illustrations in this volume are wonderful. My youngest two would like copies of some of them in their prayer corners. They will be able to color their own from the companion volume. Each saint is used to exemplify a trait. And that trait or characteristic is expressed in Latin. The words are:
Adnunciator
Caritas
Claves
Fidelis
Fiducia
Fortitudo
Gaudete
Humilitas
Ignis
Inquietus
Justus
Laetitia
Lux
Medica
Pax
Pietas
Sitio
Spes
Valorosa
Versio
Virtus
This is a fantastic book for younger readers. My youngest was reading it to me, when her older brother came in. He asked if he could keep reading , when her reading time finished. She did not want to continue. So he read it to me at a later time. They both love it. My daughter has returned to it and read it three times this week. And she cannot wait to share it with the friend we gave the second copy of the coloring book to.
An excellent volume on saints for younger readers. Either to read to them or have them read. It is great for the family, church or school library. And excellent volume. We know we will be picking up any future offerings from Adalee Hude. An instant family favorite.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2020 Catholic Reading Plan!
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2 comments:
What word goes with Saint Mary Magdalene please?
Versio means “conversion.”
Saint Mary Magdalene converted from a life of sin to follow Jesus. She was with Jesus at many important moments in his ministry. She was the first disciple to see him when he rose from the dead on Easter Sunday. She is the patron saint of women, hairdressers, pharmacists, and converts.
Feast day: July 22
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