Seven adorable stories to enjoy as a family—at bedtime or any time.

You will meet Big Deer, who reads to the other animals in the forest; Bear, who makes friends for the first time; a giant who carries his house on his back; and other heart-warming characters. Let them share with you the joys of family, friendship, and kindness.

The late, beloved children's book writer and illustrator Tomie dePaola said that when he was "still an art student and saw the Giotto frescoes of the life of Mary in the Arena Chapel in Padua, Italy, I knew that someday I would create his own visual version of Mary's life."

DePaola's splendid depiction of the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is sure to touch the heart of every child, and adult. These beautifully written and illustrated episodes draw on the Bible, Church tradition, and pious legend to present the woman chosen by God to bring the Savior into the world.

In sharing events from Mary's birth to her crowning as the Queen of Heaven, these fifteen stories will inspire a lifelong love for and devotion to Mary. They will draw children closer to her son and invite them, like Mary, to say "Yes" to the presence of Jesus in their lives.

One of 101 titles in the Saint Joseph Picture Books Series, this book by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to Our Lady. Among the features of this book are:

• full-color illustrations
• biography of Mary, the Mother of God and our Heavenly Mother
• durably sewn paperback binding

This charming board book with rounded corners introduces toddlers to their Blessed Mother Mary with sweet, four-color pictures.

Key moments in Mary's life are illustrated with one large picture and, on the opposing pages, several smaller pictures containing details from the scene. By pointing out and naming the pictures with a parent, even very young children can come to know and love Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The life of our Blessed Mother, Mary, unfolds for young children in these five touching stories imaginatively told and beautifully illustrated.

The five stories are:

• The Childhood of Mary
• The Annunciation
• The Birth of Jesus
• The Wedding Feast at Cana
• The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

To be read independently by young readers, or read aloud to small children.