I’m often asked for book recommendations for Catholic little ones. Here’s a peek at some of the books in my toddler’s religious library. The books are all age-appropriate, though a few are a bit text-heavy; those he’ll probably come to enjoy more within the next few months and years. I recommend these books for your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, godchildren, and the other little ones in your life as presents for special occasions or “just because”; building a religious library for young children is a valuable gift!
These are not listed in any particular order, though the books generally get more text-heavy and more are paperback than board book nearing the end of the list, except for the Bibles at the top, which, of course, have the most text. Also, some of the books are not Catholic in particular (meaning they aren’t written by Catholic authors), but these books still support a Catholic worldview. Finally, I linked all the books to Amazon, but please consider purchasing from the publisher or your local Catholic bookstore!
The Catholic Bible for Children (my preference, because it’s by a Catholic publisher)
The Beginner’s Bible (my son’s preference, because he loves the pictures)
A is for Altar, B is for Bible
God Made Animals & God Made Family
I Want You to Know the Wonder of God (One of my favorites)
Living the 10 Commandments for Children
Angel in the Waters (great pro-life pick!)
…also pictured are a few books by a dear friend of mine who is an absolutely FABULOUS illustrator. Pray they get published soon so they can be widely available! I will definitely be promoting them when–not if—they are mass-produced, so stay tuned!
