Recommended Reading
Babies and Toddlers
Board Books
(Ages Newborn-Five)
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In this special book from the creators of Tiny Saints® young readers get the chance to experience the saints in a new and vibrant way. Featured are: Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Peter, Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Juan Diego Learn More…
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St. Therese of Lisieux once said, “The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm.” What a perfect message for children from a saint nicknamed “The Little Flower.” Learn More…
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When following her heart meant leaving home to live among fellow Christians, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha needed to trust. The journey was long and full of obstacles. But the voice in her heart was the voice of God, and He never lets us down. Learn More…
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You must love the Lord Your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind… and love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27. In Love God, Love Me, Love You, young readers meet Saint Martin de Porres… Learn More…
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati used to tell his friends how much he loved to feel “that pure joy which can only be felt in the mountains.” He loved that there was a place he could go for peace and time with God. . Learn More…
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Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon was a Japanese nobleman and samurai warrior. He listened closely to the concerns of those he led and to the wishes of those he followed. He especially listened to Jesus. Learn More…
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A is for Augustine – Saint Augustine, that is! Children will learn their ABCs and connect with the saints and their symbols in this adorable board book. While they learn the alphabet and letter sounds, they will also learn to love and respect beloved saints, from Augustine to Zélie. Learn More…
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Cloud of Witnesses: A Child’s First Book of Saints will be your child’s favorite introduction to friendship with the saints in heaven—and probably yours, too! Filled with simple but profound lessons from well-known saints, each page will give your child a short, memorable quote Learn More…
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This delightfully illustrated book of beloved Catholic prayers will make family prayer time something everyone looks forward to. Teach your child the prayers they will spend a lifetime cherishing with Let Us Pray: A Child’s First Book of Prayers from the First Faith Treasury series. Learn More…
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Put this beautiful introductory story of God’s love for His creatures in the hands of your littlest disciple with the Kiddie Cat: A Child’s First Catechism Lesson from the First Faith Treasury series. Through colorful and symbolic illustrations, simple statements of truth inspired by the pillars of the Catechism will come to life for your child. Learn More…
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Adoration Board Book. For use in Eucharistic Adoration, or to prepare children for adoring the Eucharist either at Holy Mass or in Adoration. Learn More…
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The Mysteries of the Rosary from Catholic Sprouts is a 4 Board Book Set, boxed together in a slipcover. These books were specifically designed for Catholic Kids. Learn More…
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Written in delightful rhyming verse by Theresa Kiser and illustrated by Chris Pelicano (the long-time illustrator of Holy Heroes’ products!), this board book will walk children through the different liturgical colors of the Catholic Church and where they will find them in the Mass. The rhythm of the poetry is tuned to a child’s ear, so you may soon find your little ones “reading” the book themselves! Learn More…
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Read along to this endearing rhyme about all the ways children are thankful to have God in their lives. From their feet to dance, to their noses to smell, children express gratitude and love! Thank You God contains cute, colorful illustrations by Sanja Rescek and sweet rhyming text by Sarah Bradshaw. Learn More…
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Even ordinary people can live amazing lives. That’s the message of Saints Like Me, a book to help the youngest children understand that God has a plan and a purpose for their lives! We don’t have to be grownups, and we don’t have to do big things. Whenever we do a little thing with great love, we are just like Jesus and the saints!
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- 4 BOOK SET: Learn about a variety of Saints! Black Saints, Asian Saints, American Saints, and Latino Saints.
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God’s Brave Boy is a board book for boys ages 0-4 created to teach young boys the truth of who God made them to be from the very beginning of their lives. A much needed message for every boy growing up in our culture today! With themes of courage, strength, kindness, adventure, and more, this book will help build a foundation of faith and joy for each boy who hears these words! Learn More…
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In God’s Glorious Girl , young girls will hear the truth about who God created them to be from the very beginning of their lives through a racially diverse group of young girls. With themes of courage, forgiveness, faith, kindness and more, this book will help build a foundation of faith and confidence in God for each girl who hears these words. Learn More…
This brightly illustrated look-and-learn board book helps toddlers discover and name the fascinating things that are part of the Catholic faith! Learn More…
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The mystery of Jesus, who died on the cross, rose from the dead, and opened the way to Heaven for us, is the essence of the Holy Mass, which a child can enter into little by little with the help of this charming book.. Learn More…
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Very young children are introduced to the beautiful, beloved and ancient prayer, the Hail Mary. With glorious illustrations by the acclaimed children’s book artist Maïte Roche, while learning the words of the prayer, the little ones see and learn about some of the most important events in the life of Our Lady, including the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, and the Presentation. Learn More…
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Very young children are introduced to what is commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer”, the great prayer that Jesus himself taught his followers when they asked him how to pray, the Our Father with images that illustrate the meaning of the prayer in the life of Jesus, and in our lives. Learn More…
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Jesus taught that God is One. Jesus taught that God is Three. God is Father, God is Son, And God is Holy Spirit. God is Three Distinct Persons, And God is One Nature. In this book from the Teeny Tiny Theology series, children are introduced to the Trinity. God is one divine nature and exists in three persons — God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Learn More…
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This is Jesus. He is God, and he is Man. Jesus is One Person. He is God the Son who became man. In this book from the Teeny Tiny Theology series, children are introduced to Jesus. Christology is the study of Christ, including his nature, his work, and the role he plays in our salvation. Learn More…
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God made us to be in friendship with him. And he wants us to be happy. When Adam and Eve sinned, All of us were cut off from God. God reached out to different people To help us come back to him. In this book from the Teeny Tiny Theology series, children are introduced to the saving power of God. Salvation History is the story of how God rescued us from sin and death and returned us to himself through the course of human history. Learn More…
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This is the Bible. It is God’s Word. God is the author of the Bible. He inspired human writers to give us a message. In this book from the Teeny Tiny Theology series, children are introduced to Sacred Scripture. The Bible is the collection of writings, included in the Old and New Testaments, which the Church has solemnly recognized as inspired by God. Learn More…
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Noah’s ark is one of many well-known stories in the Bible that show children how much God loves them. Our Daily Bread for Little Hearts: A is for Ark brings this amazing story to life, while highlighting all twenty-six letters of the alphabet. Through a combination of delightful rhymes and colorful images, this adorable book takes you and your little ones on an exciting adventure with Noah and all the animals. Learn More…
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It’s never too early to teach your little ones about God. Through colorful images and rhyming verse, Our Daily Bread for Little Hearts: Adam & Eve’s 1-2-3s offers you a fun and exciting way to engage your children. You’ll enjoy an exciting adventure through the Garden of Eden to explore God’s amazing creation. This durable little book encourages toddlers to touch the pages and count twelve wonderful things God made. Learn More…
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Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Jesus Heals introduces little ones to different parts of the body through the healings Jesus performed, pointing to His ultimate miracle—healing our sin by His death on the cross. Learn More…
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Children Use Their Whole Bodies to Praise God!
Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Psalms of Praise introduces little ones to the lyrical Scripture of the Psalms while illustrating how our everyday movements are actually postures of praise.
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Help Children Learn About God’s World and Opposites. Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Let There Be Light introduces little ones to the Creation story as a vehicle for understanding opposites, a crucial concept in early cognitive development.
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Psalm 23 introduces young children to one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible while teaching primary colors.
For generations, believers have sought hope and comfort in the words of Psalm 23, an exquisite portrait of God as our shepherd. Now little ones can learn about the Lord’s faithfulness, protection, and provision as they identify basic colors along the way.
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Our God: A Shapes Primer is the latest in the inspirational Baby Believer series. Little ones will learn about who God is through the basic shapes we see in God’s creation. Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Our God introduces children to the some of the many ways the Lord is described in the Bible—as our rock, the bread of life, the bright morning star, and more. Learn More…
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Emotions are Good and Made by God. Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Holy Week introduces little ones to a wide range of emotions as they follow Jesus through the final week of His life. Learn More…
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The Kingdom of Heaven uses the many allusions to gardening in the Bible to teach little ones about God’s kingdom and their role in it. The story of mankind starts in a garden, and references to planting, growing, sowing, and reaping can be found throughout Scripture. Most important, Jesus uses this relatable imagery to describe how his followers are to mature in their faith and share God’s truth with others. Learn More…
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This vibrant board book introduces little ones to different sounds while also teaching them some of the ways God speaks to his people. Whether it’s a whisper or a roar, an echo or a howl, God speaks to us in myriad ways—the voice of the almighty Creator is unmistakable. Learn More…
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Children Can Explore Scripture Through God’s Animal Menagerie Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, From Eden to Bethlehem introduces little ones to the coming messiah – from fall to prophecy to Incarnation – using the animals of the Bible to tell the story. Learn More…
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Teach Your Child Counting and Bible Basics. Your family will love this unique board book! First Bible Basics goes beyond bible stories to actual theology. Each page features colorful, engaging artwork, and the 1-10 counting format reframes abstract, but vitally important biblical content in a way young children can understand and enjoy. Learn More…
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Help your little one grow gratitude as you join adorable animals thanking God for everyday blessings with this sweet fall-themed board book. From watching the autumn leaves fall to picking pumpkins from the patch, from sharing a Thanksgiving meal with loved ones to learning how to give–there’s so much to be thankful for! Cultivate a grateful heart in your little one with this thank-you prayer to God, who gives us every good thing. Learn More…
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Snuggle up close with your little ones and enjoy this rhyming read-aloud about Easter and the springtime season. Give thanks to God as spring arrives, bringing puddles and rain as well as daffodils and flowers. The weather is warming, flowers are blooming, and cuddly critters are leaving their nests. Join the adorable woodland animals as they thank God for all the blessings of Easter in this delightful prayer book for kids. Learn More…
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Beginning with “Bedtime Peace” and ending with “Wonderful Me!,” this collection of bedtime poems enables young children to discover the One who holds them in his arms, leads them like a shepherd, created them just as they are, and cherishes them with a love that never ends … snuggle and see! Learn More…
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Snuggle up with your little one and enjoy all the best parts of autumn together—pumpkin picking, colored leaves, hayrides, bonfires, comfy clothes and more—with this adorable, read-aloud children’s book that celebrates the blessings of all your favorite fall activities. Learn More…
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Snuggle Time Christmas Stories, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Cee Biscoe, is a collection of thirteen poems that tell the story of Jesus’s birth for little ones. Learn More…
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Spring is almost here––the season of Hope, Joy, and Renewal! Filled with Glenys’s signature rhymes and adorable animal illustrated by Cee Biscoe, Snuggle Time Easter Stories uses simple language to introduce even the youngest readers to the true meaning and hope of the first Easter, sharing Jesus is alive! Learn More…
Saturday Mass Schedule:
4:00 PM-ST. CATHERINE SIENA MISSION PARISH (HUMANSVILLE)
6:30 PM-SACRED HEART (BOLIVAR)
Sunday Mass Schedule
8:00 AM-SACRED HEART (BOLIVAR)
10:30 AM-SACRED HEART (BOLIVAR)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1405 W Fair Play St, Bolivar, MO, 65613
Office Hours:
8:00 AM-4:00PM (Closed for Lunch from 12:00PM-1:00PM and on Holy Days)
Phone Number: 417-326-5596