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#379939 - 05/13/12 12:50 PM
Ideas for children's books
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I am always looking for good children's books, explaining the faith and the lives of Saints. I am a Traditionalist Catholic but find that most traditional Roman Catholic books tend to be very sentimental with sugary and "pious" illustrations (1950s style). I have found many glorious Orthodox books for children with handsome and dignified (not always Icons)illustrations.
Does anyone have any recommendations for either Orthodox or Eastern rite Catholic books for children ? Thank you.
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#379974 - 05/14/12 04:35 AM
Re: Ideas for children's books
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This isn't Eastern, but you might like it. http://www.amazon.com/A-Childs-Missal-Pa...7114&sr=8-1My 8 year old daughter and I were invited to attend a First Communion yesterday at a Traditional Roman Catholic parish. It was my daughter's first extraordinary form Mass and a friend gave us this beautiful book to help her follow it. It is no longer in print, but it can be found (for a hefty price). The amazon link lets you look at a few pages inside.
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#379976 - 05/14/12 08:27 AM
Re: Ideas for children's books
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Thanks very much for this. In fact I have it. I think that it is one of the best, but the pages are complicated with many different styles. For the Traditional Roman Mass, I think that the best is one called The Missal Step by step, by the distinguished Dominican spiritual writer Fr Gerald Vann O.P.. I have never been able to track down a copy not even in the O.P. archives in England, but I have a photocopy,black and white, from the British Library.
There is a lovely Orthodox children's book (Conciliar Press) Letters From heaven, small poems and pictures.
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#379978 - 05/14/12 12:24 PM
Re: Ideas for children's books
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The books illustrated by Niko Chocheli are gorgeous.
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#379979 - 05/14/12 01:15 PM
Re: Ideas for children's books
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Also, look for the books illustrated by Dorrie Papademetriou.
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#380002 - 05/14/12 11:38 PM
Re: Ideas for children's books
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Also, The Visual Catechism of the Orthodox Church is an amazing work. The first half is simple, interesting drawings with one-line statements about our faith. My children would page through this endlessly. The second half is an exposition of the various teachings suitable for adults to study. I highly recommend this book!
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