I’ll admit that I like a good rock star novel. Maybe it’s left over from my teen years, when I adulated some musicians a wee bit much. Maybe I like the grand gesture of someone giving up all the things the world prizes – fame, fortune, and celebrity status – for things more lasting, like love, faith, and family. At any rate, here are some novels with rock star characters that I’ve enjoyed over the years. Oh, and I’m interpreting “rock star” loosely here. Country stars count too.
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This sturdy board book with bright, simple illustrations is an ideal introduction for very young children. It accompanies Mary, Mother of Jesus and Jesus, Savior of the World, so that toddlers can meet each member of the Holy Family.
2 CommentsWelcome to the September 2021 edition of An Open Book, hosted both at My Scribbler’s Heart and CatholicMom.com! While on our long car ride from Pennsylvania…
9 CommentsWelcome to the August 2021 edition of An Open Book, hosted both at My Scribbler’s Heart and CatholicMom.com! Piggybacking on one our favorite summer cookbooks that…
3 CommentsForgiveness is a common theme in literature. Why? Well, we’ve all been hurt. We have justified reasons for our anger and resentment. But the bitterness that festers when we don’t forgive . . . well, there’s plenty of internal and external turmoil for a writer to draw from. Here’s a selection of books that highlights forgiveness and mercy over revenge.
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Incorporating literature written from a Catholic worldview into the Catholic school classroom is easier than ever. The books featured below are representative of what is available from contemporary Catholic authors.
Each of the authors below are members of Catholic Teen Books, and this is a just a sample of what you’ll find there: well-written fiction in a variety of genres. For educators or those organizing book clubs, most books also provide either a discussion guide, study guide, teacher’s guide or curriculum guide.
Leave a CommentWelcome to the July 2021 edition of An Open Book, hosted both at My Scribbler’s Heart and CatholicMom.com! Now that summer is here, my husband is…
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How do you best introduce a child to the Word of God? Stories. We all begin with simplified versions of the most important stories in the Bible, including Noah’s Ark, the Nativity of Jesus, miracles, and the Resurrection.
These books meet the needs of a variety of ages, from infants to preschoolers. Peruse the details of each and take a look inside to find simple narratives, lift-the-flaps, visual searches, and more. They make wonderful baptism, birthday, Christmas, or Easter gifts. Then spend a few minutes with a child on your lap, sharing the wonderful love story of God and His people – us!
