Here are: - Beloved, traditional Catholic prayers - Original prayers that accurately reflect a youngster's daily concerns and experiences - A "how to" for offering his or her own prayers - The basics of the Catholic Faith: the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, sacraments, corporal and spiritual works of mercy, and more - An age-appropriate "examination of conscience," and an introduction to th…
From the creation of the world to the infancy of the Church, the important stories from both the Old and New Testament are vividly retold and illustrated for young people. Also included are chapters on the prophets and the psalms. In the back is a glossary of important people, places and objects, providing added information.
nother great Islamic book for kids – why can’t we eat pork? This is the story of Ahmad, a little Muslim boy. Ahmad does not eat pork and avoids dishes that contain pork meat. However, he notices that his friends at school do eat ham, bacon, pepperoni… and starts to wonder why they are allowed but not him. Ahmad wants to understand why Muslims do not eat pork while others can. While visit…
Tells how the Hindu goddess Ganga came to Earth as the Ganges River · Introduces children to one of the most beloved characters of Hindu mythology · Illustrated throughout with full-color paintings in traditional Indian style The Ganges River, which flows from the high reaches of the Himalayas all the way down to the Bay of Bengal, is sacred to the Hindu people, who consider it to be…
Who was the Buddha? Once upon a time in ancient India, a prince was born. His name was Siddhartha, and one day he would inherit a powerful kingdom. His father tried to protect him from the suffering and hardship beyond the palace walls, but just like children everywhere, the prince longed to see the world. Under the Bodhi Tree is the story of a boy and his journey for understanding that e…
Eight beautifully illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons • Shares classic tales from India, including stories drawn from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Puranas, translated by the authors • Illustrated throughout with glowing full-color paintings in traditional Indian style prepared accord…
The book starts with the birth of Prophet Muhammad (saw) and ends with the selection of Abu Bakr (ra) as the first Khalifah. Each chapter is between one-and-a-half to two-and-a-half pages and the 30 chapters plus one Eid day chapter (so a total of 31), covers 103 pages in all. There are a few pictures of where the Battle of Badr took place, the Cave of Hira, not many. There are three questio…
By gaining a greater understanding of the cultures and beliefs of people around the world, children build respect and tolerance for the differences that make each of us unique.With objectivity and accessibility, this title in the Kids Book of series looks at the histories, scriptures, places of worship, religious leaders, gods and major festivals that are the foundations of many of the world's …
This series examines the sacred texts of the world's six main faiths. It looks at how the texts were compiled or written, their message and teachings, and how people use the texts in their daily lives and worship. Buddhists follow the teachings of the Buddha, or the "enlightened one." They use the Buddha's teachings as a guide for living better and happier lives. These teachings are known as…