Una viuda ruega a un panadero por pan y promete participar en la misa de la boda del rey como agradecimiento. El panadero, sorprendido, descubre que el papel que representa la misa tiene más valor que el pan. Con acuarelas luminosas y hermosas ilustraciones doradas, la historia cobra vida.
On the day of a royal wedding in a kingdom where everyone has grown careless in the practice of their Catholic faith, a poor widow helps reveal the true value of the Mass.
Here is a Christian allegorical story that treats of superlatives. The richest man in the world, with the most varied and treasured art collection in existence, begets the most wonderful son who, like himself, loves and appreciates every creation they possess. They relish entering the very worlds of their seascapes, landscapes, cityscapes and even abstract forms, but, most of al, they cherish their portraits, sharing in the very lives of their subjects. Under the father’s solicitous eye, and with their motherly estate keeper’s assistance, the exceptional son grows in wisdom and stature, extending his wealth to whomever wants it. What becomes of this son? And what later becomes of the treasures when the father decides to offer his immensely vast collection at auction? What superlative will be the most superlative of all? The man who wins the auction for the Portrait of the Son is in for the surprise of his life, and the would-be bidders witness a miracle of conversion. This is the long-awaited third volume in a trilogy of The Theological Virtues--faith, hope, and love--which began with THE WEIGHT OF A MASS, A Tale of Faith, and TAKE IT TO THE QUEEN, A Tale of Hope. Printed on the front and back underflaps are theological insights into the text and art of this story for all ages, for the true protagonists are the Persons of the Holy Trinity, the seen and unseen world of Creation, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This original fable highlights the life of Jesus while showcasing the Virgin Mary's pivotal role as a compassionate figure for God's people. The book features exquisite artwork paired with evocative text, creating a rich narrative that emphasizes themes of benevolence and faith. The full-color illustrations enhance the storytelling, making it a visually captivating experience.
In a whimsical adventure, a young girl comforts her frightened brother during a fierce windstorm by taking him on an imaginative journey with a humpback whale. As they sail through a magical underwater world, they swim and play with the gentle giant, who creates a soothing environment that lulls them to sleep in a shimmering hammock of waves. This enchanting tale blends elements of fantasy and sibling love, capturing the essence of imagination and the comfort found in family bonds.
Josephine tries to tell her new American class about her life in Naples, Italy, but her teacher misunderstands what she is saying and thinks she grew up on a farm.
A scrapbook provides many memories of good times enjoyed with Grandma. schovat popis
Twirling and whirling, zigging and zagging, numerals dance across the pages, enticing children to play with numbers and develop a better understanding of numeric values in this fun and informative comic approach. Three groups of numerals make mightily concerted attempts to maintain the quirks of their distinct personalities in the face of persistent peer pressure. The irascible 1, 2, 3, and 4, though frail and wiry, would like to impose their ballroom dance style on the robust 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. 5 and 6 cannot help reverting to raucous jazz dancing, no matter how hard they sportingly try to conform, and 7–10 don't see the point of being anything but what they truly are—western line dancers. Scuffles, rumbles, round-ups, and coercions ensue until 1–4 have their way and 5–10 "go back to dancing like they want to, again!" The book's rousing, impeccably-metered rhymes provide the cadence of each dance style, and the spare accompanying art lends a clean energy to the numerals' challenge to accept each other as they are.
For ages 9-12. Presents creative writing exercises that focus on the use of adjectives and nouns. Features scratch and sniff pages, electronic sounds, comic book spreads, and Greek chorus characters.
Koala and Alligator lie in bed arguing about who should check on the cake that is baking
