Character Development
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Your Special Gift
$16.99Add to cartOne morning the people of Wemmicksville wake up to discover that they’ve all received gifts. Punchinello opens his gift to find a hammer; Lucia receives a paintbrush and set of paints; and Hans, the baker, gets a spoon. Nobody knows who sent the gifts, but each Wemmick receives the perfect gift: Punchinello likes to build, Lucia loves to paint, and Hans enjoys cooking.
When a family of Wemmicks needs help to reach Eli the woodcarver, Punchinello and his friends try to come to their aid. Unfortunately, nothing they do seems to work. Only when they realize that Eli gave them each a special gift are they able to use those gifts to make a difference.
This story will show kids how God has given them a special gift they can use to serve Him.
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What Are Feet For
$11.99Add to cartFun lift-the-flap board book that motivates small children to use their feet in a Christ-like way.
This helpful and engaging training tool will help parents to teach their kids that God didn’t make their feet to kick or stomp but for positive actions like running, dancing, swimming and jumping!
Not only will children be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example but they’ll also be reassured that he loves us no matter what we do. He can forgive us when we fail and help us to change.
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Squire And The Scroll
$14.99Add to cartLittle girls worldwide have embraced Jennie Bishop’s best-selling morality tale The Princess and the Kiss–and ever since its publication, parents have been clamoring for a companion book for boys. Here’s the answer! This captivating adventure follows a young squire who travels a long, dangerous road beside his brave knight on a quest for their king. The action builds until the final face-off with the monstrous, evil dragon. Only then does the Squire lean of the secret beyond the cave that ends in a joyous celebration for the entire kingdom.
Children will gain valuable insight as they learn, along with the young squire, what it means to face the dangers of temptation, and what it takes to guard one’s heart from all that is impure. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. -
Punchinello And The Most Marvelous Gift
$16.99Add to cartThe bustle of Maker Day has taken hold of Wemmicksville—and everybody has a different opinion about what the festivities are all about. The mayor says, “It’s shopping!” No! It’s my concert! It’s my solo! It’s my wreath! When Punchinello accidentally ruins things, the townsfolk discover it’s the Maker they’re celebrating.
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More Catholic Tales For Boys And Girls
$10.95Add to cartHere are stories of princes and gypsies, bishops and bears tales of Catholic boys and girls who remind us that especially in young souls the Faith is quite strong, and evil is never a match for goodness.
Among other children, you’ll come to know:
* Bernard, the boy who walks three miles to Mass and meets Jesus on the way;
* Nickie, the young prince who learns from a dancing bear a strong lesson in love;
* Osbert and Rupert, gypsy twins who make a donkey of themselves to bring peace to the world;
* Tommy, who uses kindness and two minnows to heal a bishop and save a school;
* Joey, the stable boy whose coat is transformed when his donkey bears Jesus to Jerusalem; and
* Kathleen, who goes without candy and brings a shopkeeper back to the Faith.Soviet cows, Marian icons, pet mice, Easter roosters, Noah and the ark, fish, donkeys, and even a dinosaur: they’re all here in a dozen charming tales of children living their Faith while having great Catholic fun.
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Best Of All
$16.99Add to cartBess Stovall is famous for being famous. “When it comes to Wemmicks, she’s the best,” they say. Who wouldn’t want to join her Wonderful Wemmicks Club? The catch is this: only Wemmicks made of maple can join–the best wood from the best forest.
But Punchinello can’t join since he is made of willow. “Willow is weak wood,” says Bess. “No one wants to be a willow.” And Punchinello is the only willow in Wemmicksville. Everyone looks down on him, even his friend Lucia.
Punchinello learns a valuable lesson when Eli the woodcarver helps him see that he is special because the Maker made him–the Maker even chose his wood. This latest tale from Wemmicksville will surprise you as Punchinello himself shocks the town with how special he really is.
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Catholic Tales For Boys And Girls
$10.95Add to cartTales about Catholic children to form your own little ones in holy wisdom and piety.
Caryll Houselander is best known for the intensity of her vision of the suffering Christ and His immeasurable love for us, a theme that she frequently spoke of with breathtaking luminosity in her many books about him.Few know, however, of the many remarkable stories she wrote for Catholic children _ delightful tales that are simple but not shallow. Indeed, like her books for adults, they maifest a tender love of Christ and His little ones not commonly found among us these days.
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If Only I Had A Green Nose
$16.99Add to cartAll the “cool” people in Wemmicksville are painting their noses green. All except Punchinello. His friend the Maker says he created each Wemmick different on purpose. But it would be nice to fit in. Should Punchinello “go green”? Kids of all ages will cherish this lighthearted parable about peer pressure!
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God Loves You
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“Kids ages 0-5 will love learning about God’s unconditional love through the fun rhymes and cute pictures of the Little Blessings characters. With solid content from Kathy Bostrom and the endearing art of the Care Bears artist, this chunky board book will entertain young children as they learn that God loves them just the way they are–no matter what!” -
You Are Mine
$16.99Add to cartBoxes and balls. They were the latest thing! Fancy balls. Colorful boxes. All the Wemmicks had them. All, that is, except Punchinello. Not wanting to be left out, he resolved to fit in. He would do whatever it took to have what others had. He never imagined it would cost him so much. Eli, his maker, used the moment to remind Punchinello of this truth: “You are special, not because of what you have, but because you are mine.” Could you or someone you love use the same reminder?
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Tale Of Three Trees
$10.99Add to cartOnce upon a mountaintop, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. Each of their dreams come true in an unexpected way in this lovely retelling of an old folk tale. This Lion classic, beloved by young and old, is now retold in simpler text for younger readers.
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You Are Special (Revised)
$8.99Add to cartPunchinello is a chipped, ugly puppet who thinks he’s not worth much; that is, until Eli the Woodcarver helps him understand how special he is–marks and all. This delightful illustrated tale shows your kids that no matter how the world evaluates them, God loves them just as they are.
This best-selling story of Punchinello in a condensed version for younger children, with the same beautiful message and illustrations. -
Princess And The Kiss
$14.99Add to cartA loving king and queen present their daughter with a gift from God—her first kiss—to keep or give away. The wise girl waits for the man who is worthy of her precious gift. But where is he and how will she ever find him? A marvelous, beautifully illustrated parable for children and parents.
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Gods Wisdom For Little Girls
$16.99Add to cart“Sugar and spice, and everything nice” plus the Bible is the recipe for godly little girls. The author encourages daughters to follow Psalm 31 and seek the same qualities their mothers strive for: helpfulness, confidence, thoughtfulness, prayerfulness, creativity, and more. A great read-along book with charming illustrations. Makes a perfect gift!
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Jesus Loves The Little Children
$6.99Add to cart“Jesus Loves The Little Children” is a children’s boardbook for 1-3 years old. It is brightly illustrated and each page has a little story of all the children around the world. It tells how much Jesus Loves all the children. Debbie Anderson’s whimsical illustrations and kid-like style are the perfect way to introduce your toddler to Jesus. Each of these fun books is designed to be sung to a familiar song and at the same time reinforce the simple biblical truths that Jesus loves and cares for us.
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You Are Special
$16.99Add to cartPunchinello is a chipped, ugly puppet who thinks he’s not worth much; that is, until Eli the Woodcarver helps him understand how special he is—marks and all. Originally published in Tell Me the Secrets, this delightfully illustrated tale shows your kids that no matter how the world evaluates them, God loves them just as they are.
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Tale Of Three Trees
$17.99Add to cartFeaturing the wonderful illustrations of Tim Jonke, this best-selling children’s book tells the Easter story from a new and unusual point of view. Children will be deeply touched as they understand, perhaps for the first time, the significance of Christ’s life and his atoning sacrifice on the cross.
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Giving Tree
$17.99Add to cart“Once there was a tree … and she loved a little boy.” So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.
Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk … and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.
This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another’s capacity to love in return.