Children's Books

Recommended by St. John's Cathedral Director of Children's Formation 2025 Christmas Chronicles for Kids Delight your little ones at this special time of year with the catchy cadences of The Rhyming...

My First Christmas: A Touch-and-Feel Bible Story shares the story of the nativity with little ones through short phrases, engaging pictures, and textures to feel. Young children can feel the shining...

There once was a seed Who lived in a drawer In a room of a mansion By a beautiful shore... So begins this lovely retelling of Jesus' parable of the...

Kids often learn to fear messing up and worry about not being good enough. Combat perfectionism and build your children's self-confidence with this sweet, inspirational picture book from Emily Ley....

What are vegetables, anyway? Give kids the 411 on veggies with this richly illustrated introduction to produce!Peppers, beans, corn, and peas!  Nonfiction superstar Gail Gibbons lays out the basics of veggies with...

Christmas Chronicles for Kids Delight your little ones at this special time of year with the catchy cadences of The Rhyming Bible Christmas Storybook. With fun rhymes and colorful illustrations from...

A touching nature story all about friendship, the environment, and accepting the differences of others. In this sweet ecosystem story, meet Bison, who feels very sad and lonely. She's big...

We all make mistakes. What's important is how we respond when we do. In this charming little story about Betty, we get to watch as her best efforts in art...

Rediscover the legend of Excalibur, King Arthur, and the Knights of the Round Table in this Scribner Classics keepsake edition of Sir Thomas Malory’s enchanting Arthurian legend.This collectible edition of King...

#1 ECPA BESTSELLER • USA TODAY BESTSELLER • A delightful illustrated picture book for readers ages 3 and up, God Gave Us Easter features the adorable polar bear Little Cub, talking with her father...

In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting trees to celebrate the birth of every girl. Based on...

Celebrate twenty-five years of love right up to the moon and back! A new board-book edition is perfect for little hands.How much does Little Nutbrown Hare love his daddy? And...

"Look at those feet! Aren't they sweet?" Yes--when they're walking, standing, leaping and landing. And when they're kicking balls or leaves. But not when they're kicking people! In simple words...

Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas presents Advent as special time for waiting and watching--paying attention--to the ways God comes to us. This treasured book reassures children of...

Written in both prose and poetry, Gathered at the Table engages children as it begins with the example set by Jesus at the Last Supper in Jerusalem and shows readers that even...

Reading about baptism can help children understand how, through baptism, we become members of God's great family. Baptized in the Water, written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, is a beautifully illustrated...

Boy or girl? Tall or short? Every Body Wonderfully Made shows how every detail was planned with purpose by our loving Creator."You are great, God, and my body is, too! Help me...

Emma -- the little artist with a big dream from Karen Kiefer's bestselling Drawing God -- is back, a few years older, and looking for God in a whole new way. When...

Each day offers encouragement and hope from a Savior who is closer than you can imagine and who will never leave you. Grow in a deep personal faith while reading...

This collection of prayers, scriptures, and blessings is a beautiful gift for a child on the occasion of First Communion. Readings touch on the themes of praising God, remembering baptism,...

Fun activities that teach children and their families about the holy season of Lent.These fun-filled activities for home, pew, or church school, help children ages 4-7 learn about the seasons...

The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible's historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God's redemptive...

Christ's Own Forever is a unique resource developed with the varying needs of Episcopal communities of all sizes in mind. Flexible session plans are ideal for both one-on-one conversations with parents...

What does the sacrament of baptism mean in your child's life - and yours?  In Taking the Plunge, parents explore how the Baptismal Covenant helps to shape the experience of raising...

An illustrated book for 8-11 year olds and families, with activities that offer a variety of ways for children to interact with this core value of our faith, making a...

RECOMMENDED BY FELICIA BULLOCK, DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S FORMATION AT ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL A child plants a mustard seed in an empty garden. It is an itty-bitty seed. It isn’t anything...

A lovely keepsake gift for godparents and a handy guide to use for years to come.Being a godparent is a great honor―and a sacred responsibility. Baptism, after all, is at...

Shows the Christian message within The Chronicles of Narnia(R) To coincide with the release of Prince Caspian, this book helps kids ages 7-11, understand the symbolism of the Christian faith written by...

Bring your family together with a devotional specifically designed to offer a deeper relationship with Jesus, using New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young's Jesus Calling paired side by side with children's devotions excerpted...

From the bestselling author of Jesus Calling(R) Embrace the true meaning of Joy with the young believers in your life in Sarah Young's newest 365-day devotional, Jesus Always: 365 Devotions for...

Children will experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as they read 365 daily devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to their hearts. Adapted from Sarah Young's bestselling adult...

From the very first page, Grief Doodling invites action. Topics range from the benefits of doodling, to why doodling is fun, to doodling tips, and responding to doodling prompts. The prompts, based...

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has a vision of God's dream, which he shares here with the youngest of listeners. It involves people who reach out and hold each other's hands, but...

In the town of Wemmickville there lives a Wemmick named Punchinello. Each day the residents award stickers--gold stars for the talented, smart, and attractive Wemmicks, and gray dots for those...

A heartwarming and encouraging story told through beautiful 3D clay art illustrations. One of the wisemen, Melchior, has the same dream night after night in which he is urged to...

His true story became today's legend of Santa Claus. He may be known as Santa Claus today, but his real name was Nicholas. His true story became today's legend of...

Invite a child to sing! God must love singing – because there is so much singing in the Bible! Heavenly angels sing. King David loved to sing. “Sing to the...

This sweet collection of prayers and blessings is the perfect gift for a new baby, or for a young child on the occasion of Baptism, First Communion, Easter, or a...

Start your little ones off on their journey with God with this classic prayer using their five fingers -- a simple and real way to pray! With gentle, rhyming text...