Hi friends,
So we are one week away from Holy Week, and I haven’t *really* gotten any Easter gifts for the kiddos yet. Number two just told me the other day that she doesn’t believe in Santa anymore. While I would neither confirm or deny, I assume that her saying that elves making presents seems far fetched means she just might find a big human-sized bunny hopping all around the planet in one night might be the same.
Oh well. I still hope there’s magic.
Anyway, I wanted to share a few books with you that would make great stocking stuffers for the little ones (primarily under 10) on your list. I don’t do pretty pictures or elaborate crafts, but I do know books.
I knew I needed this book as soon as I heard the title. This is a fictional story about a real object – the Shroud of Turin. In the story a girl with no voice sets about weaving an object that ends of being the shroud. The book reminds me of all that is good and holy about things made from our hands and our hours.
The Sorrowful Mysteries: An Illustrated Rosary Book for Kids and Their Families
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with this book, but I was so enchanted with it. I’ve had many discussions with friends about how to keep littles interested during the family rosary. My biggest recommendation is always to stick with one rosary. It works best for us! But it’s also great to have visuals. I reviewed the Sorrowful Mysteries, and it is simply beautiful. Each page has the prayer the kiddos should say (hurrah for lots of page turning!) and a beautiful work of sacred art for the whole family to contemplate. It’s stunning.
Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children
We used this consecration a few months ago and it was beautiful. We learned so much about Mary, and my daughters were able to enter into her experience so easily through the beautiful illustrations, thoughtful commentary, and insightful questions. While this is intended for families with little children, older children can definitely get just as much if not more from it. I used it with my kids all the way from 4-12.
Stations of the Cross for Kids
I’ve been talking about this book a lot on my Instagram. It has transformed our Lent. It has been a wonderful way to end each day reflecting on the Passion of our Lord. It has brought up solid discussions and steeps us in prayer. I know that Stations are mainly said during Lent, but I just couldn’t leave this off the list. It is a must have.
God the Father and the Best Day Ever
This is salvation history for littles… with rhyme. It starts with our Fall and ends with God the Father saving the world through the life, death, and resurrection of his only begotten Son. It’s a delight. I would say this gears more towards 4-6 year olds.
So those are my favorites for this Easter. We don’t only do spiritual books for Easter, but I like to include them.
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