Blessed Teresa of Calcutta is the story of her life simply told for children. Although it is a children's book, it covers enough material for even an adult to have a greater appreciation of her life. Written as a short chapter book with a few illustrations sprinkled throughout the book, it begins with her childhood in Albania and follows her decision to become a missionary and join the Loreto sisters, and continues after her dramatic step to serve the poorest of the poor without any financial backer. This is a true lesson in trusting in God's Divine Providence.

This book includes all the elements of a good story: an exciting plot, wonderful hero, and well written. Best of all, the story is true. Interwoven throughout the story are quotes from Mother Teresa. There is also a prayer to Mother Teresa and a glossary. (Intermediate reading level – recommended for ages 9-12).

Vol. 3: Amazing Angels and Super Saints It's time to have a party! A saints and angels party. In this volume, the family - Papa, Josh, and Hannah - hosts an All Saints' Party for the kids and their friends. The format is the same as the other two volumes. Moses, the family cat, introduces the audio show with commentary in the middle and at the end, the family has discussions about the faith to lead the children to a greater understanding of the Catholic truths of the faith, the dialogue is interspersed with lively, contemporary songs, and the evening's entertainment closes with a prayer. To spice up the program with a little variety, a new character, Rocko - "the coolest dog in town" (who likes to banter with Moses) - joins the cast.

Just as in a real Saints' Day party, the children take turns on stage, dressed in costume, giving presentations of various saints and angels, including St. Michael, St. Therese, a Guardian angel, St. Dominic Savio, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Dressed as St. Joseph, Papa also gives a presentation. With all new foot-tapping songs your children will love to sing, sound effects with pizzazz, and interesting stories to encourage them to live more like Jesus, this CD is sure to be a hit.

This book provides 200 questions and answers - forty each in five different categories - the Law, the Prophets, Wisdom, the Gospel and the Epistles. The book is designed to be used as a quiz game - keeping score (based on the difficulty of the questions - each question is awarded a particular point value) to determine the winner. It could just as easily be used as an informal reinforcement of Bible Study. It is very similar in format to the New Catholic Quiz (also reviewed on this site).

Sample Questions from this book: (page one)

What is the first book of the Bible?

Who was the pagan god of the Canaanites?
(a. Dracula, b. Beelzebul, C. Baal)

What book of the Bible has the shortest title?

To whom was Joseph engaged to be married?
(a. Martha, b. Mary, c. Elizabeth)

How many days did Jesus continue to appear to his apostles after the resurrection?
(a. sixty, b. forty, c. fifty)

This inexpensive paperback offers a wide variety of memorable Catholic quotations from both ancient and modern sources. The book is organized according to subject. Here are just a few: Abortion, Art, Baptism, Blessed Sacrament, Conscience, Devil, Divine Mercy, Dying Words, Family, Fasting, Free Will, Generosity, Grace, Guardian Angel, Incarnation, Justice, Marriage, Our Lady, Prayer, Priesthood, Rosary, Sin, Suffering, Transubstantiation, Virtue and Vocation. Authors quoted in this work include: St. Augustine, Pope John Paul II, Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson, St. Josemaria Escriva, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John of the Cross, G. K. Chesterton, Charles Péguy, St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Padre Pio. There are a few authors that might raise a few eyebrows, but I didn't find anything off-base. I've really enjoyed having this around the house to find some inspiration, highlight an idea when writing to someone or complete a special project (I just made a plaque for my daughter's room with a quote from St. Francis that I found in this book).