Celebrating Lent | Catholic Book Publishing

Helping Children Understand Lent as a Season of Prayer, Reflection, and Preparation

Celebrating Lent by Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., is a full-color children's picture book from Catholic Book Publishing designed to help young readers understand the season of Lent as a special time of preparation for the Resurrection of Jesus. With simple, faith-filled text and vivid illustrations, this book introduces children to the meaning and spirit of Lent in a way that is age-appropriate, engaging, and easy to relate to.

Whether used at home during the Lenten season, in a parish religious education program, or as a thoughtful seasonal gift, Celebrating Lent gives families and educators a gentle, story-based way to walk children through this important season of the Catholic year.

Why You'll Love It

• Introduces children to the meaning of Lent as a time of preparation for Jesus' Resurrection, building understanding of the season in a clear and accessible way
• Full-color illustrations on every page bring the Lenten season to life, helping young readers connect what they see at church during Lent with the story in their hands
• Written by Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., a prolific and trusted author of Catholic children's books published by Catholic Book Publishing
• The compact 5-1/2" x 7-3/8" paperback format is easy for small hands to hold, and the 32-page length is ideal for a single reading session with young children
• An excellent resource for families looking for a meaningful, faith-centered book to read with children during the Lenten weeks leading up to Easter
• Affordably priced and suitable for parish religious education programs, Catholic school classrooms, and home Lenten observance

Product Details and Specifications

• Book Title: Celebrating Lent
• SKU: 502
• ISBN: 9780899425023
• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
• Author: Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.
• Book Type: Children's picture book
• Pages: 32
• Size: 5-1/2" x 7-3/8"
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrations: Full-color
• Subject: Lent; preparation for the Resurrection of Jesus
• Audience: Children

Who This Makes a Good Gift For

• Catholic families with young children who want to observe Lent in a meaningful, story-based way at home
• Parents and grandparents looking for a faith-centered picture book to read with children during the Lenten season
• Parish religious education teachers and catechists introducing young students to the meaning and practice of Lent
• Catholic school teachers seeking an illustrated, child-friendly Lenten resource for the classroom
• Anyone looking for a thoughtful seasonal gift for a Catholic child during the Lenten or Easter season

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What does this book teach children about Lent?
Answer: Celebrating Lent helps children understand that Lent is a special season of prayer, reflection, and preparation for the Resurrection of Jesus at Easter. It presents the meaning and spirit of Lent in simple, illustrated terms that young readers can grasp and remember.

Question: What age range is this book written for?
Answer: This book is written for young Catholic children, typically ages 4 through 8, and works well as a read-aloud for younger children or as an early reader for older ones.

Question: How long is the book, and what size is it?
Answer: Celebrating Lent is 32 pages long and measures 5-1/2" x 7-3/8", making it a compact, easy-to-hold paperback sized perfectly for young readers.

Question: Who is the author of this book?
Answer: The book is written by Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., a prolific and beloved author of Catholic children's books published by Catholic Book Publishing.

Question: Is this a good resource for a parish Lenten program?
Answer: Yes. Its simple text, full-color illustrations, and affordable price point make it well suited for parish religious education programs, Catholic school classrooms, and home Lenten reading.

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