I've been sharing about Catholic books since the very beginning of this blog, and have been working hard over the past several years to collect and curate lists of great Catholic books for children. Those lists keep growing, and I'm doing my best to keep them updated and organized for you! This is the most complete "master list" on my blog, but you might prefer the shorter lists organized by topic or by month. You can find those linked below, or on this book list page.
A few notes:
-Some of these books I've inherited, a lot I have purchased, and some were sent to me by the author/publisher, but all of them are books I have used/gifted/recommended in my classroom or as a DRE. I'm only sharing with you what I like and use.
-This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. That means that if you click through and purchase something, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. I'd also love to encourage you to shop directly with the publisher or with your local bookshop!
-By recommending these books, I am not saying they are perfect. Their quality is somewhat dependent on the age and interests of the kids reading them as well as the support and background knowledge they have. As always, you should preview and make the decision as to what is best for your kids or classroom (possibly thinking about some of the qualities I talk about in this post).
-Some of these books I've inherited, a lot I have purchased, and some were sent to me by the author/publisher, but all of them are books I have used/gifted/recommended in my classroom or as a DRE. I'm only sharing with you what I like and use.
-This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. That means that if you click through and purchase something, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. I'd also love to encourage you to shop directly with the publisher or with your local bookshop!
-By recommending these books, I am not saying they are perfect. Their quality is somewhat dependent on the age and interests of the kids reading them as well as the support and background knowledge they have. As always, you should preview and make the decision as to what is best for your kids or classroom (possibly thinking about some of the qualities I talk about in this post).
-Obviously there are tons of books that you could find Catholic themes within (virtue, symbolism, etc.) but these are books with explicit Catholic content and I've sorted them into a "genres" below.
-These lists are roughly organized from youngest interest level to oldest. They are also far from complete and I invite you to chime in with your favorites in the comments. Feel free to book mark this post as I will come back and continue to add to it!
-These lists are roughly organized from youngest interest level to oldest. They are also far from complete and I invite you to chime in with your favorites in the comments. Feel free to book mark this post as I will come back and continue to add to it!
-As this list grows, it can be hard to find things! I use this list and the keyboard shortcut CTRL + F (or Command + F on a Mac) to search on the page all the time! You can do the same with a key word to help you find a certain topic or Saint.
The Bible
Overall Scripture:
Old Testament:
Noah and the Ark, Tomie de Paola
New Testament:
Through the Year with Jesus- Bogner, Katherine
The Gospel for Little Ones- Roche, Maite
Jesus, Savior of the World, Marlyn Evangelina Monge
Compendium of Marian Devotions- Fr. Ed Broom
Walking with Jesus to Calvary: Stations of the Cross for Children- Burrin, Angela
Sacraments
SOOOOO, sooo, so many books in this post!
What are some of your favorite Catholic books for kids? Feel free to add them in comments or reply with an email!
Jesus, Savior of the World, Marlyn Evangelina Monge
I Wonder About the Good Shepherd- Jenny Luetkemeyer
Jesus, Son of Mary- Sheen, Fulton
Jesus, Our Savior- Szczebak, Patricia
Jesus, Son of Mary- Sheen, Fulton
Jesus, Our Savior- Szczebak, Patricia
by Geert de Sutter
Brother Lorenzo's Pretzels: Prayer and the Holy Trinity, Bilinsky, Cornelia
The Catholic Comic Book Bible: Acts of the Apostles
Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children- Dees, Jared
Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal, Education in Virtue
Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children- Dees, Jared
Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal, Education in Virtue
The Holy Spirit
Pentecost and the work of the Holy Spirit in the Early Church:
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots- Sylvia Dorham
Our Blessed Mother: The Story of Mary for Children- Orfeo, Christina Virginia
Our Blessed Mother: The Story of Mary for Children- Orfeo, Christina Virginia
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Tomie de Paola
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Story Book- Windeatt, Mary Fabyan (and series)
Mary's Story- Boss, Sarah Jane
Mary's Story- Boss, Sarah Jane
On a Mission to Love- Staresinic, Debbie
Our Lady of Fatima: The Graphic Novel- Estrada, Sam(Organized alphabetically, not by age) (Blog post here)
Encounter the Saints Series from Pauline Books and Media (any of series)
B
(Benedict) The Holy Twins- de Paola, Tomie
Bernadette: The Little Girl from Lourdes- Sophie Maraval-Hutin
(Bernadette) The Saint Chronicles Collection 3
C
(Catherine of Siena) The Women Doctors of the Church- Colleen Pressprich
(St. Celestine V) The Saints Chronicles, Collection 5
(St. Charles Lwanga and Companions) The Saint Chronicles Collection 3
D
E
(Elizabeth Ann Seton) The Saint Chronicles Collection 1
(Elizabeth of Hungary) Roses in the Snow- Jackson, Dessi
F
(Faustina) Divine Mercy for Children- Vinny Flynn
Francis of Assisi Little Saint Stories Board Book- Cassie Herrington
(St. Francis Xavier) Great Missionaries throughout the Ages- Gaelle Tertrais
(Francisco Marto) Our Lady of Fatima: The Graphic Novel- Estrada, Sam
(Francisco Marto) Our Lady Came to Fatima- Ruth Fox Hume
G
(George) Arabel's Lamb- Boas, Sherry
(Germaine) The Saint Chronicles Collection 5
(Gianna) Light of the Saints, Cory Heimann
H
(Henriette DeLille) Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood- Michael Heinlein
(Henry Morse) The Saint Chronicles Collection 1
I
(Ignatius of Loyola) The Saint Chronicles Collection 5
J
(Jacinta Marto) Our Lady of Fatima: The Graphic Novel- Estrada, Sam
(Jacinta Marto) Our Lady Came to Fatima- Ruth Fox Hume
(St. Jerome Emiliani) The Saint Chronicles Collection 1
(Joan of Arc) The Saint Chronicles Collection 1
(John Paul II) Little Saint Stories Board Book- Cassie Herrington
(Julia Greely) Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood- Michael Heinlein
K
L
M
(Martin of Tours) The Sword and the Cape- Love, Pamela
(Mary Magdalene) The Miracle of the Red Egg, Elizabeth Crispina Johnson
N
O
P
(Pachomius) The Saints Chronicles, Collection 2
Q
R
(Raphael Arnaiz) Brother Raphael and the Rainy Day Devils- Vivian Dudro
S
(Samson) The Saint Chronicles Collection 3
(Scholastica) The Holy Twins- de Paola, Tomie
T
(Teresa of Avila) The Interior Castle: A Boy's Journey into the Riches of Prayer, Judith Bouilloc
(Teresa of Avila) The Women Doctors of the Church- Colleen Pressprich
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Saints (Collection)
(Organized from youngest readers to oldest)
Cloud of Witnesses- Warner, Katie
Cloud of Witnesses- Warner, Katie
You Were Born to Be a Saint, Kortnee Senn
Sleepytime Saints: A to Z- Michael and Marcy Kelleher
Picture Book of Saints- Lovasik, Fr. (and others in series)
Saints for Young Readers for Every Day- Wallace, Susan
Light of Heaven: A Children's Book of Saints, Adalee Hude
Light of Heaven, Saints Coloring Book, by Adalee Hude
Light of Heaven: A Children's Book of Saints, Adalee Hude
Light of Heaven, Saints Coloring Book, by Adalee Hude
Light of the Saints, Cory Heimann
In the Footsteps of the Saints (any in series)
In the Footsteps of the Saints (any in series)
Radiate: More Stories of Daring Teen Saints- Swaim, Colleen
Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage
Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage
A Saint a Day: 365 True Stories of Faith and Heroism, Meredith Hines
The Saint Chronicles (Series)- Multiple Authors
The Saint Chronicles (Series)- Multiple Authors
In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Days with the Saints- The Daughters of St. Paul
Brilliant: 25 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians, and Supersmart People- David Michael Warren and Jaclyn Warren
Pray for Us: 75 Saints who Sinned, Suffered, and Struggled on Their Way to Holiness, Meg Hunter-Kilmer (For older kids, contains more sensitive topics)
Memorized Prayers:
Little Prayers for Little Ones- Jablonski, Patricia
The Catholic Treasury of Prayers & Verses- Adalee Hude
How to Pray and Types of Prayer:
The Boy Who Knew Carlo Acutis Paperback – September 11, 2024
by Corinna Turner The Interior Castle: A Boy's Journey into the Riches of Prayer, Judith Bouilloc
Jesus and Me: Talking with My Greatest Friend- Melissa Kirking
The Rosary:
Journals and Devotionals:
Be Yourself! Journal for Catholic Girls, Amy Brooks
Growing in Virtue:
Rise Up; Shining with Virtue, Blessed is She
Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal, Education in Virtue
Family and Communal Prayer:
Liturgical Year
Advent/Christmas
The Jesse Tree
The Jesse Tree for Families- Colleen Pressprich
The Jesse Tree Advent Journal, Lumen Ecclesiae Press
O Come, Emmanuel, Kendra Tierney
The Jesse Tree Advent Journal, Lumen Ecclesiae Press
O Come, Emmanuel, Kendra Tierney
Mosaic Jesse Tree- Sara Estabrooks
The Family of Jesus: A Jesse Tree Scripture Study, Michele Chronister
The Family of Jesus: A Jesse Tree Scripture Study, Michele Chronister
Advent Devotionals
Create. Destroy. Redeem. Advent Journal- LifeTeen
Joy to the World- Stefanick, Chris
Advent and Christmas One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, Katie Prejean McGrady & Tommy McGrady
Joy to the World- Stefanick, Chris
Advent and Christmas One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, Katie Prejean McGrady & Tommy McGrady
The O Antiphons
The First Christmas
A Little Camel for Baby Jesus- Gianola, Maria
Guess Who's in the Manger: A Christmas Story- Howie, Vickie
Where is the Baby King?- Henning & Atkins
Guess Who's in the Manger: A Christmas Story- Howie, Vickie
Where is the Baby King?- Henning & Atkins
Christmas Traditions/Celebrations/Legends
The Cure for the Christmas Crazies- Hartmann, April
A Child's Christmas ABC Book- Thigpen, Paul
A Child's Christmas Counting Book- Thigpen, Paul
The Cure for the Christmas Crazies- Hartmann, April
A Child's Christmas ABC Book- Thigpen, Paul
A Child's Christmas Counting Book- Thigpen, Paul
Christmas Fiction
Santa's Priority, Tom Peterson
Sisters of the Last Straw #5: The Case of the Christmas Tree Capers, Karen Kelly Boyce
Simon of Cyrene and the Legend of the Easter Egg- Degazelle, Terri
Tale of the Three Trees- Hunt, Angela Elwell
Tale of the Three Trees- Hunt, Angela Elwell
Stations of the Cross Books For Kids- Post with twelve options and lots of detail!
The Stations of the Cross for Children Written by Jerry Windley-Daoust and illustrated by Vicki Shuck
15-Minute Stations of the Cross For Kids Written by Jared Dees and illustrated by Ezekiel Saucedo
The Way of the Cross Written by Juliette Levivier and illustrated by Anne Gravier
Stations of the Cross For Kids by Regina Doman, illustrated by Chris Lewis
Sacraments
All:
My First Book of Catholic Pictures Michele Chronister
Baptism:
Chosen! Jenna Guizar
The Sacraments in Action (Includes Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
Confirmation:
The Sacraments in Action (Includes Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
Eucharist:
Where is Jesus Hidden? Maura Roan McKeegan
With Jesus Always: My Mass Book by Sadlier Publishing
I Look at Jesus and Jesus Looks at Me- Nannet Horton
Jesus in Space: A True Story That's Out of This World- Cecilia Cicone
The Sacraments in Action (Includes Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
Reconciliation:
Anointing of the Sick:
Holy Orders:
Matrimony:
The Very Young Catholics Series
Look it Up!- Alampi, Janet
Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, St. Mary's Press
YOUCAT
The Church Rocks!- Hill, Mary Lea
Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons?- Pinto & Evert
Did Jesus Have a Last Name?- Pinto & Evert
Ask the Bible Geek- Hart, Mark
Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit- Hart, Mark
Totally Catholic- Glavich, Mary Kathlessn
100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know
The Strangeness of Truth- Ference, Fr. Damian
Look it Up!- Alampi, Janet
Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, St. Mary's Press
YOUCAT
The Church Rocks!- Hill, Mary Lea
Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons?- Pinto & Evert
Did Jesus Have a Last Name?- Pinto & Evert
Ask the Bible Geek- Hart, Mark
Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit- Hart, Mark
Totally Catholic- Glavich, Mary Kathlessn
100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know
The Strangeness of Truth- Ference, Fr. Damian
Vocations
(Out of print- watch for used copies) Where Do Deacons Come From?- Elizabeth Ficocelli
(Out of print- watch for used copies) Where Do Priests Come From?- Elizabeth Ficocelli
(Out of print- watch for used copies) Where Do Sisters Come From?- Elizabeth Ficocelli
Pro-Life/Human Dignity
Activity Books
Catholic Funny Fill Ins- Tighe, Tommy
Catholic Funny Fill-Ins: Saints Spectacular!, by Karen and Tommy Tighe
Catholic Funny Fill-Ins: Saints Spectacular!, by Karen and Tommy Tighe
Pauline Kids Coloring Books
Jesus Speaks to You Coloring Book
Light of Heaven, Saints Coloring Book, by Adalee Hude
Jesus Speaks to You Coloring Book
Light of Heaven, Saints Coloring Book, by Adalee Hude
Short Stories/Picture Books
Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them- Blomquist, Cheri (great guide for discerning reading the great books with your children)
The Adventures of Lupio Series- Kieffer, Jean-Francois
Clown of God, dePaola, Tomie
The Christian Alphabet
Clown of God, dePaola, Tomie
The Christian Alphabet
Novels/Chapter Books
Gracie Glory And the Saint Stories (and series)- Jenna Epkey
Anna Goes to a Party & Learns About the Mass- Kramer-Kost, Gabriele
Prince Martin Series, Hale, Brandon
Anna Goes to a Party & Learns About the Mass- Kramer-Kost, Gabriele
Prince Martin Series, Hale, Brandon
Justice on the Acropolis, B.B. Gallagher
The Phantom of the Colosseum, Sophie de Mullenheim
Today Someone I Loved Passed Away
I Will Remember You: My Catholic Guide Through Grief
After the Funeral
Sometimes Life is Just Not Fair: Hope for Kids Through Grief and Loss
When Your Grandparent Dies: A Child's Guide to Good Grief
That Easter Sunday: A Story of Resilience, Friendship, and Hope, by Nadishka Aloysius
I Will Remember You: My Catholic Guide Through Grief
After the Funeral
Sometimes Life is Just Not Fair: Hope for Kids Through Grief and Loss
When Your Grandparent Dies: A Child's Guide to Good Grief
That Easter Sunday: A Story of Resilience, Friendship, and Hope, by Nadishka Aloysius
How to Handle My Emotions: Sadness- Tertrais, Mouliere, de Nouel
What are some of your favorite Catholic books for kids? Feel free to add them in comments or reply with an email!
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