Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs & Symbols - (The Loyola Kids) by Amy Welborn (Hardcover)

About the Book

From the sign of the fish to the Stations of the Cross, from palms to ashes, this book will enable readers to appreciate the symbols of faith all around us.

Book Synopsis

Understand faith in the symbols that surround us.

For centuries people learned about the Christian faith through paintings, sculptures, objects, and gestures. Simple images still convey deep messages if we learn how to see and understand them. Award-winning children's author Amy Welborn has created a friendly and fascinating sourcebook on the signs and symbols of the Catholic faith. The exquisite illustrations throughout will inspire conversation and prayerful reflection for readers of all ages. Each image appears with a brief, child-friendly explanation coupled with a more detailed description on the opposite page.

From the sign of the fish to the Stations of the Cross, from the palm branch to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs and Symbols will enable children and adults to experience faith with curiosity and wonder.

2019 Illumination Book Awards, Gold: Education
2019 Independent Press Awards, Winner: Children's Religious Non-Fiction
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Children's Books and Books for Teens: Children's Books
2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Gold: Religion/Spirituality
2019 Best Book Awards, Finalist: Children's Religious
2020 International Book Awards, Finalist: Children's Religious

Review Quotes

The Catholic Church is filled with signs and symbols which point to deeper, more profound mysteries. In this beautifully illustrated book, author Amy Welborn, explains and expounds upon the many signs and symbols we find in our Church, its Saints, the Liturgical Seasons, the Sacraments and the Bible. With lovely, full-colored illustrations and simply written explanations for each sign and symbol, this book will appeal to children and adults alike. It is not only a lovely reference book but an engaging picture book as well. This book will inspire all who read it to see beyond the signs into the mystery that is God's plan of love for each of us.--Esther Gefroh "A Catholic Mom in Hawaii"

Amy Welborn discusses each image with a brief, child-friendly explanation couple with a more detailed description on the opposite page. Catholics and those interested in learning more about Catholicism will find it instructive.--Wayne Walker "Home School Book Review" (9/16/2018 12:00:00 AM)

In Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs & Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their History and Meaning, children's author Amy Welborn has created a friendly and fascinating sourcebook on the signs and symbols of the Catholic faith. The exquisite illustrations throughout will inspire conversation and prayerful reflection for readers of all ages. Each image appears with a brief, child-friendly explanation coupled with a more detailed description on the opposite page. Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs & Symbols will enable children ages 6 to 12 to experience faith with curiosity and wonder, making it very highly recommended, especially for Catholic families.
--James Cox & Diane Donovan "Midwest Book Review, Christian Shelf" (10/11/2018 12:00:00 AM)