Mary & Little Shepherds Of Fatima

Monge & Wolfe
$19.90
Item Code
173472
EAN/UPC
9780819849595
Publisher
Pauline Books & Media B
Introduce children to the true story of Our Lady of Fátima with this charmingly illustrated book for children ages 5 to 8. When the Blessed Mother appears to ten-year-old Lúcia, nine-year-old Francisco, and seven-year-old Jacinta and asks them to pray and sacrifice for an end to WWI, many people don't believe them. But the brave shepherd children of Fátima, Portugual, are determined to fulfill the special mission that Mary gave them. Their courage and desire to spread the Rosary soon changes hearts—and helps thousands of people witness the Miracle of the Sun!
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
48
Dimensions(Inches):
7.00 x 9.00
Sister Marlyn Evangelina Monge has been a Daughter of Saint Paul since 2005 and currently serves as an editor for books for children and teens at Pauline Books and Media. She has a masters degree in education and is pursuing a masters degree in Hispanic pastoral ministry. Before entering the convent she taught bilingual kindergarten for six years, taught in her parish's religious education program, and volunteered with the youth ministry program. She is the author of Jorge from Argentina (available in both English and Spanish), Growing in Love, and co-author of Las Posadas (all with Pauline Books and Media). Sister Marlyn is a proud tía to her six nieces and nephews.

A wife and mother of eight, Jaymie Stuart Wolfe is an Acquisitions Editor at Our Sunday Visitor. Jaymie's biweekly column has appeared in Boston's archdiocesan newspaper, The Pilot, since 1995. Since her conversion to the Catholic faith in 1983, Jaymie has directed adult faith formation, children's sacramental preparation, and liturgical music ministry. She frequently speaks to groups on living the faith and family life. Jaymie is a graduate of Harvard University and holds a Master of Arts in Ministry degree from St. John's Seminary, Boston.

"This book does a wonderful job of introducing your children to Our Lady of Fatima and her story."
-Stuart Dunn, Stuart's Study

"Mary and the Little Shepherds of Fatima fills a much-needed gap on the library shelf, and it does so beautifully."
-Christine Cooney, Epiphanies of Beauty

"Beautifully illustrated by Joao Lopes Maria, 'Mary and the Little Shepherds of Fatima' is enthusiastically recommended for family, preschool, elementary school, and community library Religion/Spirituality collections for children."
-Midwest Book Review, Children's Book Watch

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