Summa Theologiae for Babies: Prima Secundae Partis

By Adele Gulick | Published by TAN Books

Product Overview

Introduce your child to the foundations of the moral life through the timeless wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas. Summa Theologiae for Babies: Prima Secundae Partis immerses young readers in the "First Part of the Second Part" (Part II-I) of the Summa Theologiae, where the Angelic Doctor teaches how we choose the good, how our desires shape our actions, and how virtue forms a well-ordered soul.

Through engaging illustrations and clear, simple language, children follow along with baby Thomas as he begins to understand the moral life. Concepts such as the will, the passions, virtue and vice, God's law, and true happiness are presented in a way that is both accessible and faithful. Rather than diluting these truths, this book translates them into a form that captures the imagination and lays a lasting foundation.

In a culture that often confuses right and wrong, this book gives children clarity from the beginning. It does not merely teach what goodness is; it begins forming the habit of choosing it.

What This Book Offers

• Early Moral Formation: Introduces children to choosing good over evil from their earliest years.
• Thomistic Wisdom Made Simple: Translates the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas into language children can grasp.
• Virtue-Based Thinking: Builds an understanding of habits, character, and moral decision-making.
• Faithful Clarity: Presents objective truth in a world that often denies it.
• Ordered Human Life: Helps form a rightly ordered soul from the earliest years.
• Truth and Happiness: Shows that true happiness comes from living according to God's design.

Intended Audience

This book is ideal for young children, parents, and families seeking to introduce Catholic moral teaching at the earliest stages of formation. It is especially valuable for those who want to shape their child's understanding of right and wrong with clarity and confidence rooted in the Catholic tradition.

Practical uses include bedtime reading, homeschool instruction, early catechesis, and daily formation within the home. It is not a simplified moral storybook alone, but a faithful introduction to the structure of the moral life rooted in Thomistic philosophy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book too advanced for young children?
No. It presents complex ideas in simple, engaging language and illustrations designed specifically for early learners. The goal is to plant seeds of understanding that grow over time.

What part of the Summa does it cover?
It introduces themes from the First Part of the Second Part of the Summa Theologiae, focusing on the moral life, human action, virtue, the passions, and God's law.

Is this part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to the Summa Theologiae for Babies series, designed to introduce Thomistic thought from the earliest years of a child's life.

What age range is this book for?
It is designed for babies and toddlers, but its content makes it a meaningful read-aloud for older children and a conversation starter for the whole family.

Is this a board book?
Please refer to the product details or contact us for specific format information. We are happy to help answer any questions before you purchase.

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