1 Books That Should Be On Every Catholic Kid’s Summer Reading List

Studies continually show that children who are frequently read to do better in school, reap social benefits, and have a more extensive vocabulary than their peers.  

Though there have not been many studies done on spiritual reading to children, one would assume that there are not only benefits in doing so, but also graces and blessings. Choose to read books that bring your child closer to God and that help them to grow in the knowledge of the faith. 

• A Children’s Bible - It’s essential to share Bible stories with your children!
• Catechism of the Seven Sacraments by Kevin and Mary O’Neill (Bonus: This is told in LEGO!)
• Girl Saints for Little Ones and Boy Saints for Little One by Kimberly Fries
• Wonderfully Made! Babies: A Catholic Perspective on How and Why God Makes Babies by Ellen Giangiordano
• I Went To Mass: What Did I See? by Katie Warner
• Before I Was Me by Frank Fraser
• My Superhero Prayer Book: Traditional Catholic Prayers for Awesome Catholic Kids by Kendra Tierney
• Sitting Like A Saint: Catholic Mindfulness for Kids by Dr. Gregory Bottaro
• The Great Adventure Storybook by Emily Cavins, Lisa Bromschwig, Regina Neville, Linda Wandrei
• Stories of the Blessed Sacrament by Francine Ray
• Little Saint Adventures Activity Book by Little Saint Adventures (Bonus - It's free with a Lifetime Membership to the Little Saint Adventures app!)  

After all that reading, take a moment to relax and let your child enjoy playing the Little Saint Adventures app. This is guilt-free screen time! While your child is using this app they are learning the Catholic faith through games, Bible stories, songs, and lessons from the Catechism in each of the eight saint-themed worlds. Another great feature is the Parent Portal, which provides feedback on what your child is learning in the app, hands-on activity suggestions, and additional resources.