My Golden Book of Saints by Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy is an excellent and highly-acclaimed introduction to the Saints for children. Set in large easy-to-read type, young children will learn about nineteen of the most well-known and beloved Saints. My Golden Book of Saints has been a favorite among Catholics for over a decade, and this treasury is enhanced with beautiful colorful illustrations that will capture children's attentions. The language is simple and easily understandable. My Golden Book of Saints is an excellent gift idea and a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about and follow the examples of the Saints.
Among the features of this book are:
- a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
- durable board book binding
- gold-gilded page edges
- a cover padded in the front and back
- a vibrant full-color illustration of each Saint
- short, easy-to-understand biographies that offer a window on what made them so special in the eyes of God
- the feast day listed for each Saint or Blessed in accordance with the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church
- a built-in ribbon bookmark
- attractive purple foil printing on the cover
- a concluding Prayer to My Patron Saint
The following Saints are featured in this title:
- Mary, Mother of God
- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Saint Dominic Savio
- Saint Patrick
- Saint Joseph
- Saint Bernadette
- Saint Catherine of Siena
- Saint Joan of Arc
- Saint Anthony of Padua
- Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
- Saint Anne
- Saint Maximilian Kolbe
- Saint Rose of Lima
- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
- Saint Gabriel
- Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Saint Martin de Porres
- Saint Juan Diego
