Perfect for Kids: Tell me About Series
By Anne Louise Mahoney, Editor
It can be a challenge to hand on our faith to children these days. With so many activities and distractions vying for their attention, faith sharing can get lost in the shuffle.
Luckily, few kids can resist a good story – and our Christian story is a story like no other! Reading a book together is an act of love and caring, complete with cuddles and heart-to-heart conversations. It doesn’t get much better than that.
The new Tell me about series is a great place to start. These 6-inch-square paperbacks are very kid friendly: they use contemporary language aimed at young readers and are filled with colourful, expressive illustrations.
There are six books in the series:
- Tell me about God is a tender reflection on the mystery of God and who God is for us.
- Tell me about Jesus recounts the life of Jesus from the Annunciation to Pentecost.
- Tell me about Prayer leads young children into the experience of prayer through themes such as the seasons, love and giving thanks.
- Tell me about the Bible features key stories and figures from the Old Testament.
- Tell me about Christmas tells the wonderful story of Jesus’ birth 2,000 years ago.
- Tell me about Easter is the powerful story of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection, ending with an emphasis on hope and new life.
In reading and rereading these books together, you and the child in your life can delve into the heart of God, get to know Jesus, pray, explore our faith story and learn about the feasts of Christmas and Easter. From there, you can add your own stories and continue the sharing. Over time, “Tell me about…” can be an opening to all sorts of fascinating and fun discussions about our faith!
