Forming Faith, One Page at a Time

Faith Focused books for Kids and Teens:

Ages 0–3: Baby and Toddler

1.     “God Gave Us You” by Lisa Tawn Bergren
This beautifully illustrated board book explains to little ones how they are uniquely loved and created by God. Perfect for bedtime reading.

2.     “Jesus Is Here: My Lift-The-Flap Mass Book” by Mary E. Wingfield, Ed.D.
This book is perfect for young families to bring with them to Mass because it helps little ones follow along in a fun and interactive way.

Ages 4–7: Preschool to Early Elementary

1.     “WOW! The Good News in Four Words” by Dandi Daley Mackall (Author) and Annabel Tempest (Illustrator)

“WOW!” tells the Good News using four words: Wow! Uh-Oh. Yes! and Ahh. This book shows littles that God’s story is really their story, too!

2.     “I Went to Mass: What Did I See?” by Katie Warner
A rhyming picture book that walks young readers through the parts of the Mass with vibrant illustrations—an engaging tool for families preparing children for full participation in the liturgy.

Ages 8–11: Middle Grade

1.     “The Life of Jesus According to Saint Luke” by Sophie de Mullenheim

Part of the Children’s First Bible Stories series, this book shares the story of Jesus through illustrations and age-appropriate scripture summaries.

2.     “Carlo Acutis: The First Millenial Saint” by Nicola Gori

This book introduces children to Blessed Carlo Acutis—a modern teen who used his tech skills to evangelize and share the Eucharistic miracles online with the world.

Ages 12–14: Early Teens

1.     “The Saint Chronicles” (Graphic Novel Series) by Sophia Institute Press
Introduce middle schoolers to the heroic lives of saints like Joan of Arc, Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Patrick with these compelling graphic novels.

2.     “Shadow in the Dark” (The Harwood Mysteries) (Vol. 1) by Antony Barone Kolenc

Each volume of the Harwood Mystery series not only entertains but also weaves in Catholic themes such as forgiveness, vocation, and the power of prayer, making it a compelling series for deepening faith through fiction.

Ages 15–18: High School Teens

1.     “The Blessing Effect” by Robert K. Pozil

This fast-paced story inspires young readers to reach out to those in their community in need of love and inclusion and to embrace the power of prayer and kindness.

2.     “Do Hard Things” by Alex and Brett Harris

Written by Christian teens, this inspiring book challenges high schoolers to rise above cultural low expectations and live boldly for Christ.