3 Heartwarming image books to share Black saints’ tales together with your kids

These actually stunning image books for Catholic children concentrate on Black Catholics like St. Martin de Porres.

In the present day we have fun the lifetime of St. Martin de Porres, a holy Dominican friar who was a skilled surgeon and healer. His feast day looks as if the proper alternative to attract consideration to some actually stunning new image books for Catholic children that target Black Catholics like St. Martin. 

1Julia Greeley: Secret Angel to the Poor

This absolute gem of a book tells the story of Julia Greeley, an African-American girl who was born enslaved and have become an “angel of mercy” to the poor of Denver, Colorado—a bustling, rising Western city on the time. 

She was very poor herself, however no matter she acquired, usually by begging, she generously shared with those that wanted it greater than she did. Stuffed with the enjoyment of loving Jesus, she lifted the spirits of everybody she met.

The story pulls collectively many recorded incidents from her life, presenting them in a manner that’s very interesting and simple to know for kids. My kids liked this one and requested to re-read it many times. And I teared up each time. It’s that good. 

2Nice Black Catholics: Saints Like Me

Great Black Catholics is a stupendous board guide that options unbelievable Black Catholics from all around the world, together with those that have been named Venerable, Blessed and Saint. 

It’s a pleasant learn that reveals little ones that they will develop as much as be like these holy women and men. 

3Gentle of the Saints

This book is a lot enjoyable! You maintain a lightweight (a flashlight, telephone mild, or sunny window) to the again of the pages to disclose stunning photos. Whereas this guide isn’t solely about Black saints, it options plenty of saints of colour, akin to St. Josephine Bakhita.

Due to my native library, my 4 kids learn tons of of books per thirty days. Gentle of the Saints was an all-time favourite for them, incomes the uncommon distinction of being saved on my daughter’s nightstand for weeks.