The Vision Books Series (8+ yrs): These were some of my favorites growing up! With 25+ books, this series has tons of great saint stories. (I checked out the St. Therese book from my school library so. many. times. that I’m sure I could recite pieces of it by heart!) These were some of the first books I started collecting for my future classroom library

Encounter the Saints Series (8+ yrs): Just like the Vision Books, there is a huge collection of these books (nearly 40!). These are shorter than the Vision Books and a little lower reading level, so these could be a great start for a reluctant reader! Yes, I’ve also started collecting these already

Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times (4+ yrs): I can’t tell you how many kids have sat on my lap enthralled by this book. It’s my go-to when I’m babysitting, and kids beg me to bring it back time and time again. Meghan’s gorgeous illustrations are stunning, and her poetry tells the stories of the saints so beautifully. This would be the perfect gift for a godchild!

Chime Travelers (7 – 10 yrs): Magic Tree House meets saint stories. Need I say more?! These books are perfect for readers just starting to get into chapter books, though they would also be great read alouds for kids not quite able to read them on their own. A must for any 1st or 2nd grade classroom or home!

Saints Around the World (all ages): I wasn’t able to even hold this book until several hours after it arrived at my house because it was scooped up so fast by my siblings. I read the entire book cover to cover as soon as I had the chance and was blown away. The detail in the biographies and the intentionality in the illustrations are seriously incredible, and the representation and diversity included is outstanding. Because of this book, my “to-draw” list has gotten lots longer!

In Caelo et in Terra (8+ yrs):  A saint for every day of the year? Sign me up!! This hardcover book is gorgeous and the stories are just what every Catholic kid needs to hear! This would be the perfect book to incorporate into your daily school routine.

Light of Heaven (4+ yrs): This is one of those books I could look at forever. The illustrations are so incredibly detailed and colorful that they can capture the attention of every audience. Unlike other books which include saint biographies, Light of Heaven features a Latin word and explanation for how that word relates to the saints’ lives. My favorite part?? Adalee also sells a companion coloring book!

Brilliant!: 25 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians, and Supersmart People (10+ yrs): This is the only book on the list that I haven’t read yet, but I just had to include it because I look forward to reading it so much! A book that shows kids how science and faith go hand-in-hand?? I mean, how much better can it get?!

Glory Be Saints A to Z (0 – 5 yrs): Of course I had to include this one! Perfect for the littlest Catholics, this book teaches the alphabet along with the saints. Colorful illustrations showcase the life of the saint through intentionally-chosen symbols. Need a book to bring to Mass? A Baptism gift? A teaching-the-alphabet-and-the-colors-while-also-embracing-the-Catholic-faith book? You found it!

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