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Moses was one of the best leaders Israel ever had. He truly was a WORLD CHANGER. What made him an awesome leader... Was he a great communicator? Did he always make great decisions? Was he just plain old lucky, or maybe... it's his obedience to God. Follow Moses and his froggy friend on this epic adventure as we look into Moses' life and what made him a WORLD CHANGER.

Maximilian Kolbe's decision to take the place of a condemned man in the Auschwitz concentration camp is one of the greatest stories of heroism to emerge from the Holocaust. This book brings to life for a younger audience the incredible story of a Polish weaver's son who grew up to be a priest, a missionary, and a martyr.Kolbe lived amid the political unrest, the social change, and the spiritual battles that shaped the modern world. In the thick of it all, he had one goal--to share the love of God with as many people as possible. And he was a great innovator, spreading the Gospel through multimedia--a work that took him all the way to Nagasaki, Japan.With his deep love for Our Lady, Kolbe also founded a Marian movement that has spread throughout the world, the Militia Immaculatae, also known as the Knights of the Immaculata. His imitation of Mary's tremendous trust in God enabled him to bring hope everywhere he went, including a prison camp.

Un Ami Du Ciel encourage les enfants à créer des liens avec les saints. Cette histoire du Pape Cyril VI décrit sa relation avec son ami céleste saint Mina et comment il faisait appel à Lui pour l'aider chaque fois qu'il en avait besoin. Comme Pape Cyril, nous pouvons demandons aux saints d'intercéder pour nous lorsque nous en avons besoin.<BR>Au fil de la lecture, encouragez votre enfant à réfléchir aux moyens de communiquer avec son saint patron. Lire des histoires comme celle-ci en est un, mais également chanter des hymnes, colorier leurs images, décorer leurs icônes et discuter de leurs vertus.<BR>Demandez à votre enfant s'il a déjà été confronté à une situation dans laquelle il avait besoin de l'aide d'un saint. Expliquez que les saints sont toujours près de nous lorsque nous les aimons et que nous nous lions d'amitié avec eux.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati used to tell his friends how much he loved to feel "that pure joy which can only be felt in the mountains." He loved that there was a place he could go for peace and time with God. In I'm Joyful in the Mountains, young readers will meet this amazing young man and feel encouraged to connect with God through experiences that bring joy!

Monster in Wonderland is a stunning new picture book designed to help children when one of their family is facing cancer.The fox family were living an idyllic life in a foxhole on a grassy down, but one dreadful day the skies began to darken, and Mummy Fox bravely confronted a shadowy monster to protect her family. But then Mummy Fox became very ill and the monster’s spell cast fog and darkness over the entire land. The only hope for everyone was for the fox family to travel to The Enchanted Forest to seek help. But will the fox family find the help they need in time to save Mummy Fox? A picture book for young readers, this is a story of being brave through the darkest of times, and the importance of love and family.

Saint Therese of Lisieux once said, "The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm." What a perfect message for children from a saint nicknamed "The Little Flower." In I Am Little, Too, young readers will meet Saint Therese and learn just how special it is to be yourself.

FOREWORD BY CARSON WENTZ Learn What It Takes to Succeed Zach Ertz didn't start out as a great football player. In fact, his first love was basketball. But then a chance encounter with an NFL legend changed the course of his life forever. Join Zach as he works his way up from oversized middle-school lineman to the Super Bowl--winning and All-Pro tight end he is today. Go behind the scenes and discover what the life of a professional athlete playing at the highest level looks like. Children ages 8-12 will learn, by Zach's example, the value of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, traits that he developed with the help of his mom, coaches, and most important, Jesus Christ.

Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon was a Japanese nobleman and samurai warrior. He listened closely to the concerns of those he led and to the wishes of those he followed. He especially listened to Jesus. In Jesus Answers Every Prayer, young readers meet Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon and learn the most important part of prayer: listening.

Father Groppi Marched to Change Milwaukee<BR>"Father Groppi: Marching for Civil Rights" tells the story of Father James Groppi, a Catholic priest from Milwaukee, Wis., who stood up for civil rights in the 1960s and 1970s.This important new addition to the Badger Biographies series for young readers also tells about a turbulent time in Wisconsin history and sheds light on the civil rights movement and its place in the North.Growing up on the south side of Milwaukee as the son of Italian immigrants, young James Groppi learned early on what it felt like to be made fun of just because of who you are, and he learned to respect people from other races and ethnic groups. Later, while studying to become a priest, he saw the discrimination African Americans faced. It made him angry, and he vowed to do whatever he could to fight racism.Father Groppi marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders of the civil rights movement. But he knew there was work to be done in his own city. In Milwaukee, he teamed up with the NAACP and other organizations, protesting discrimination and segregation wherever they saw it. It wasn't always easy, and Father Groppi and the other civil rights workers faced great challenges. <BR>

Newbery Honor-winner Gary Schmidt tells the fascinating story of William Bradford, founder of Plymouth Colony.Near starvation. Scurvy, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. Bitter cold. Daily deaths. This was the Pilgrims' first winter in Plymouth Colony. But thanks in large part to William Bradford, the colonists survived and went on to celebrate what we call Thanksgiving.William Bradford came to the New World with the other Pilgrims in search of religious freedom. With great faith in God and in his own abilities, he established a stable colony, doing his best to be just and fair to his fellow colonists as well as to the Native Americans living in the area. After he became governor of the colony, he was reelected more than thirty times.Filled with maps, paintings, and historical illustrations, this biography for young readers by Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Schmidt introduces readers to the dramatic story of the man who founded Plymouth Colony.