Catholic Kids' Book List

After posting on Choosing and Using Good Catholic Books here earlier in the week, I suppose I need to share some of the Catholic books that I use in my classroom and/or DRE work. :)  So here is a list of my favorite books for Catholic kids. Obviously there are tons of books that you could find Catholic themes within (virtue, symbolism, etc.) but these are books with explicit Catholic content and I've sorted them into a "genres" below.

A few notes:
-Some of these books I've inherited, a lot I have purchased, and some were sent to me by the author/publisher, but all of them are books I have used/gifted/recommended in my classroom or as a DRE. I'm only sharing with you what I really like.
-This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. That means that if you click through and purchase something, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you.
-By recommending these books, I am not saying they are perfect.  Their quality is somewhat dependent on the age and interests of the kids reading them as well as the support and background knowledge they have.  As always, you should preview and make the decision as to what is best for your kids or classroom (possibly thinking about some of the qualities I talk about in this post).
-These lists are roughly organized from youngest interest level to oldest.  They are also far from complete and I invite you to chime in with your favorites in the comments.  I have a feeling that this will be a growing post!

Scripture
Through the Year with Jesus- Bogner, Katherine

The Word of the Lord- Warner, Katie
The Gospel for Little Ones- Roche, Maite
Jesus, Savior of the World, Marlyn Evangelina Monge
What Did God Make? Henning, Heather
Colors of Creation, by Paul Thigpen
God's Wildest Wonderment of All, Thigpen, Paul

Noah and the Ark, Tomie de Paola

David and Goliath, Tomie de Paola
Jesus, Son of Mary- Sheen, Fulton
Jesus, Our Savior- Szczebak, Patricia

Book of Bible Stories- de Paola, Tomie

God the Father and the Best Day Ever- Jagla, Gracie

The End of the Fiery Sword- McKeegan, Maura Roan

Into the Sea, Out of the Tomb- McKeegan, Maura Roan

Building the Way to Heaven- McKeegan, Maura Roan

Saved by the Lamb: Moses and Jesus- McKeegan, Maura Roan
The Miracle of the Fish and the Boy, by Anthony DeStefano
Roxy the Ritzy Camel, by Anthony DeStefano
The Puppy That No One Wanted, by Anthony DeStefano
The Sheep that No One Could Find, by Anthony DeStefano

The Beatitudes Explained

The Catholic Children’s Bible- St. Mary’s Press
The Story of the Bible, Dramatized Audiobook
Great Adventure: Kids

Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories
Angel Stories from the Bible
My Bible: God's Word for Me

Who is Jesus? His Life, His Land, His Time- Tertrais, Gaelle

The Life of Jesus According to St. Luke- DeMullenheim, Sophie

The Illustrated Gospel- Kieffer, Jean Francois
The Ten Commandments, Biffi, Inos
An Introduction to the Liturgical Year, Biffi, Inos

The Illustrated Acts of the Apostles- Kieffer, Jean Francois

The Illustrated Parables of Jesus- Kieffer, Jean Francois

The Illustrated Miracles of Jesus- Kieffer, Jean Francois

The Bible from Scratch, Catholic Edition- Jenkins, Simon

The Life of Jesus- Alex, Ben
Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children- Dees, Jared
Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal, Education in Virtue

The First Christians: The Acts of Apostles for Children- Hunt, Marigold

Saints
Cloud of Witnesses- Warner, Katie

You Were Born to Be a Saint, Kortnee Senn

Sleepytime Saints:A to Z- Michael and Marcy Kelleher

The Sword and the Cape- Love, Pamela

The Sisters and the Staircase- Love, Pamela
Patrick and the Fire- Bilinski, Cornelia
The Queen and the Cross- Bilinski, Cornelia
A Prayer and a Pickaxe: A Legend About St. Clement of Rome, by Pamela Love

The Legend of the First Valentine: A Story of God's Love , Bilinsky, Cornelia

***Brother Lorenzo's Pretzels:Prayer and the Holy Trinity, Bilinsky, Cornelia

Brigid and the Butter-Love, Pamela
Joseph: Guardian of the Holy Family- Monge, Marlyn Evangelina

Arabel's Lamb- Boas, Sherry

Roses in the Snow- Jackson, Dessi
An Alphabet of Saints
Lily Lolek, Future Saint, Warner, Katie

Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend- Stiegemeyer, Julie

A Boy Who Became Pope- Garza, Fabiola

St. Joseph's Story- Guadagno, Geraldine

St. Peter's Story- Thomas, Marion

Saint Bernadette and the Miracle of Lourdes-Demi

Bernadette: The Little Girl from Lourdes- Sophie Maraval-Hutin 

St. Conrad and the Wildfire, by Maura Roan McKeegan

Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times- Bausch, Megan

Go To Joseph for Children: Consecration to St. Joseph for Children and Families- Ortega, Renzo & Monica
Martin de Porres, A Beggar for Justice- Yoffie, Barbara (and the whole Saints and Me Series from Liguori)

Lolek: The Boy Who Became Pope John Paul II - Hramiec, Mary

The Holy Twins- de Paola, Tomie

Francis, the Poor Man of Assisi- de Paola, Tomie

Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland- de Paola, Tomie

Follow Me, Peter Lays Down His Net- Rottmann, Eric

Picture Book of Saints- Lovasik, Fr. (and others in series)

Saints for Young Readers for Every Day- Wallace, Susan
Light of Heaven: A Children's Book of Saints, Adalee Hude
Light of Heaven, Saints Coloring Book, by Adalee Hude
In the Footsteps of the Saints (any in series)

Loyola Kids Book of Saints- Welborn, Amy

Saints and Their Stories- Giraldo, Maria Loretta

Saints Tell Their Stories- Mitchell, Paula

Our Friends in Heaven, Volume 1 & 2- The Daughters of St. Paul

Encounter the Saints Series from Pauline Books and Media (any of series)

Vision Books Saints Series (any of series)
Fr. Augustus Tolton- Liturgical Training Press

Saint Series- Windealt, Mary Fabyan

Philip Neri, The Laughing Saint- Hyeon-Ju Lee

St. Teresa of Avila, God's Troublemaker- Yoon Song-i

Soldier of God. St. Maximilian Kolbe- Treece, Patricia (and other comic books on Fulton Sheen, Emil Kapaun, Solanus Casey, etc. but I can't find them at a reasonable price online.  You can always contact the Foundations for the Causes for Canonization to order them more affordably)

Saint Bernadette, the Miracle of Lourdes- Bar, Brunor

Saint Joan of Arc, Quest for Peace- Bar, Brunor
Saint Francis of Assisi, Messenger of Peace- Matas, Toni
St. Clare of Assisi, Runaway Rich Girl- Hee-ju, Kim
Saint John the Baptist, A Voice Crying Out in the Desert- Saucedo, Ezekiel
Heroes of Virtue- Sheridan, Robert
How to Be a Hero- Harrell, Julia

The Book of Saints and Heroes- Lang, Andrew

Brave Leader, Big Heart: St. John Henry Newman's Adventures- Fr. Juan R. Velez

Abba Moses- Votipka, Andrew
Ablaze: Stories of Daring Teen Saints- Swaim, Colleen
Radiate: More Stories of Daring Teen Saints- Swaim, Colleen
Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage
Martyred: the Story of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz by Susan Tan
The Saint Chronicles (Series)- Multiple Authors

Illustrated Lives of the Saints- Hoever, Hugo

Dare to Be More: The Witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis- Swaim, Colleen & Matt

Complaints of the Saints- Hill, Sr. Mary Lea

Encyclopedia of Saints- Bunson

In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Days with the Saints- The Daughters of St. Paul

Brilliant: 25 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians, and Supersmart People- David Michael Warren and Jaclyn Warren

Mary
Through the Year with Mary- Bogner, Katherine

Just Like Mary- Gortler, Rosemarie
Our Blessed Mother: The Story of Mary for Children- Orfeo, Christina Virginia
The Lady of Guadalupe- de Paola, Tomie

Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Tomie de Paola

Mary Stories from the Bible

Mary Holds My Hand- Chronister, Michelle

Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children- Pressprich, Colleen

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Story Book- Windeatt, Mary Fabyan (and series)
Mary's Story- Boss, Sarah Jane

Our Lady's Wardrobe- DeStefano, Anthony
Take it to the Queen- Nobisso, Josephine

On a Mission to Love- Staresinic, Debbie

On a Mission to Love: Rosary Flash Cards- Debbie Staresinic

Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Graphic Novel- Muglia, Natalie

Our Lady of Fatima: The Graphic Novel- Estrada, Sam

The Woman in the Trees- Bell, Theoni


Prayer

Little Prayers for Little Ones- Jablonski, Patricia

Let Us Pray: A Child's First Books of Prayers, by Katie Warner

The Catholic Treasury of Prayers & Verses- Adalee Hude 

Listening for God: Silence Practice for Little Ones- Katie Warner

My Fairy Tale Prayer Book- Tierney, Kendra

My Superhero Prayer Book- Tierney, Kendra
Mary Holds My Hand- Chronister, Michelle
This Little Prayer of Mine, by Anthony DeStefano
On a Mission to Love-Staresinic, Debbie

On a Mission to Love: Rosary Flash Cards- Debbie Staresinic

Finding You, The Sisters of Life
Sitting Like a Saint- Bottaro, Gregory and Barbra
Loyola Kids Book of Everyday Prayers
The Kid's Book of Prayers about All Sorts of Things, by Elizabeth Heller and David Heller 
Be Yourself! Journal for Catholic Girls, by Amy Brooks
Be Yourself, A Journal for Catholic Boys, by Amy Brooks
To Hear His Voice Mass Journal
Rise Up; Shining with Virtue, Blessed is She

The Virtues for Catholic Youth- Catholic Sprouts

The Book of Virtues- Bennett, William J.

Cultivating Virtue: Self Mastery With the Saints

The Interior Castle: A Boy's Journey into the Riches of Prayer, Judith Bouilloc

Divine Mercy for Children- Vinny Flynn
Made for Greatness: A Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth, Ginny Kochis
Catholic Youth Prayer Book
YOUCAT Prayer Book
Jesus Speaking, Gabrielle Bossis

Prompt Me to Pray, Monica McConkey
Manual for Eucharistic Adoration
Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal, Education in Virtue
My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer, Chika Anyanwu

The Plans God Has for You: Hopeful Lessons for Young Women- Amy Smith
I Choose The Sky: A Scriptural Devotion for Women, Emily Wilson

Bless Us O Lord, A Family Treasury of Mealtime Prayers- Hamma, Robert

Advent/Christmas
A Little Camel for Baby Jesus- Gianola, Maria
Guess Who's in the Manger: A Christmas Story- Howie, Vickie

Where is the Baby King?- Henning & Atkins
The Cure for the Christmas Crazies- Hartmann, April

A Child's Christmas ABC Book- Thigpen, Paul
The Birds of Bethlehem- dePaola, Tomie
The Night of Las Posadas, dePaola Tomie
The Legend of the Poinsettia, dePaola, Tomie
The Legend of Old Befana, dePaola, Tomie
Bambinelli Sunday: A Christmas Blessing, Welborn, Amy
Angela and the Baby Jesus- McCort, Frank
24 Christmas Stories for Little Ones
Santa's Priority, Tom Peterson
The Little Star, by Anthony DeStefano

A Child is Born- Winthrop, Elizabeth
Jacob's Gift- Lucado, Max

The Crippled Lamb- Lucado, Max
Voices of Christmas- Grimes, Nikki
Aaron's Secret Message, Pfister, Marcus

The Fourth Wise Man- Summers, Susan

The Night the Saints Saved Christmas- Jagla, Gracie

Celebrate the Season; Twelve Short Stories for Advent and Christmas- Lynch, Diane M.
Sisters of the Last Straw #5: The Case of the Christmas Tree Capers, Karen Kelly Boyce
Christmas Around the Fire, Ryan N. S. Topping
The Jesse Tree Advent Journal, Lumen Ecclesiae Press

O Come, Emmanuel, Kendra Tierney

Create. Destroy. Redeem. Advent Journal- LifeTeen

Joy to the World- Stefanick, Chris

Advent and Christmas One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, Katie Prejean McGrady & Tommy McGrady

Lent/Easter
Petook: The Rooster Who Met Jesus- Caryll Houselander

Stations of the Cross for Children- Jerry Windley-Daoust

Catholic Icing Symbolic Holy Week and Easter Cookbook
Simon of Cyrene and the Legend of the Easter Egg- Degazelle, Terri
Walking with Jesus to Calvary: Stations of the Cross for Children- Burrin, Angela
Tale of the Three Trees- Hunt, Angela Elwell
The Donkey That No One Could Ride, by Anthony DeStefano
The Way of the Cross: Discovery Mercy with St. Longinus- Sofie, Rev. J. Francis
Mary's Way of the Cross- Furey, Richard

Set a Fire: The Holy Spirit Book for Kids from Blessed is She

The Way of the Cross- Sheen, Fulton J.

Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens- Prejean McGrady, Katie

Surrender All: An Illuminated Journal Retreat through the Stations of the Cross- Jen Norton

Walking Holy Week with Jesus Prayer Journal

Sacraments
My Catholic Keepsake, Thy Olive Tree (Baby/School/Sacrament Milestone Book)

A Missal for Toddlers- Lescoat, Ellen
I Went to Mass, What Did I See? - Warner, Katie
Fr. Ben Gets Ready for Mass- Warner, Katie
The Weight of a Mass- Nobisso, Josephine

Where is Jesus Hidden? Maura Roan McKeegan
Sam the Guardian Angel, by Lis Luwia
My First Communion Bible- Groeschel, Fr. Benedict
Little Book About Confession for Children- Tierney, Kendra

The Monks Make Amends- Sylvia Dorham

Little Catechism on the Eucharist- Coggi, Fr. Roberto

Heavenly Hosts: Eucharistic Miracles for Kids- Griffin, Kathryn
Stories of the Blessed Sacrament- Bay, Francine
Catechism on the Seven Sacraments: Building Blocks of Faith Series- ONeill, Kevin and Mary
The Catholic Field Guide- Chronister, Michelle
Anointed- Pope Francis
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Sacraments in Action
A Pocket Guide to Sacramental Reconciliation

Church Teachings/Q&A
Kiddie Cat- Warner, Katie

This is the Church- Warner, Katie

A is For Altar, B is For Bible- Lang Main, Judith

A is For Angel: The Alphabet in Sacred Art- Keogler, Adrienne, Katie & Jaimee
Loyola Kids Books of Catholic Signs and Symbols- Welborn, Amy

Holy Mysteries: 12 Investigations into Extraordinary Cases- Sophie de Mullenheim
Look it Up!- Alampi, Janet
Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, St. Mary's Press
YOUCAT
The Church Rocks!- Hill, Mary Lea
Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons?- Pinto & Evert
Did Jesus Have a Last Name?- Pinto & Evert
Ask the Bible Geek- Hart, Mark
Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit- Hart, Mark
Totally Catholic- Glavich, Mary Kathlessn
100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know
The Strangeness of Truth- Ference, Fr. Damian

The First Christians- Hunt, Marigold

Christians Courageous-Roche, Aloysius

Heaven/Grief/Death/Tragedy
Heaven is a Wonderful Place
I Will Remember You: My Catholic Guide Through Grief
After the Funeral
Sometimes Life is Just Not Fair: Hope for Kids Through Grief and Loss
When Your Grandparent Dies: A Child's Guide to Good Grief
Today Someone I Loved Passed Away
That Easter Sunday: A Story of Resilience, Friendship, and Hope, by Nadishka Aloysius

How to Handle My Emotions: Fear- Tertrais, Mouliere, de Nouel

Stories/Novels/Activity Books
Angel in the Waters
The Monks' Daily Bread- Dorham, Sylvia
The Monks' Stormy Night- Dorham, Sylvia
The Fruit Tree- Restaino, Mark
Chime Travelers-Hendey, Lisa
I'm Bernadette! (and series)- Ortega, Emily Grace
Anna Goes to a Party & Learns About the Mass- Kramer-Kost, Gabriele
Prince Martin Series, Hale, Brandon

The Adventures of Lupio Series- Kieffer, Jean-Francois
Clown of God, dePaola, Tomie
The Christian Alphabet

The Spirit of Hiawatha- Demi

Justice on the Acropolis, B.B. Gallagher
The Island of the Two Trees- Kennelly, Brian
St. Patrick's Summer- Hunt, Marigold

Miraculous! Catholic Mysteries for Kids- Swegart, Kathryn Griffin
32 Days- Prozeller
Catholic Funny Fill Ins- Tighe, Tommy
Catholic Funny Fill-Ins: Saints Spectacular!, by Karen and Tommy Tighe

Brother Francis Books

Sister Aloysius Comes to Mercyville

Sister Aloysius Arrives at Our Lady of Sorrows

Sister Aloysius Says "Pray, Pray, Pray"

Sister Aloysius Gets Ready for the First Day of School

Pauline Kids Coloring Books
Jesus Speaks to You Coloring Book
Light of Heaven, Saints Coloring Book, by Adalee Hude
 The Wolf and the Shield- Smith, Sherry Weaver

Giorgio's Miracle, Laurie Schmitt
Extreme Blindside, by Leslea Wahl

What Happens Next- Swinarski, Claire

The Phantom of the Colosseum, Sophie de Mullenheim

A Lion for the Emperor- Sophie de Mullenheim

What are some of your favorite Catholic books for kids?