It’s that time of year when we begin to break out the sunscreen, sprinklers, and popsicles. We are wrapping up the school year and our children are probably ready to spend their days outdoors.
June has many wonderful feasts days to celebrate as well. The most notable of these are the feasts of Corpus Christi, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This month also features the feast day of Saint Antony of Padua.
Catholic Picture Books for June
If you are looking for beautiful picture books to read by the porch with your little ones this season, here are my suggestions! We offer recommendations for feast days, but any of these would be appropriate to read throughout the month.
The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland by Jenny Schroedel
June 3
Saint Kevin was an unusual boy who loved animals. But when playing with other children he was a bully. One day, he learned a valuable lesson from a blackbird.
Julia Greeley by Maura Roan McKeegan
June 7
Meet the U.S.-born Servant of God who gained local fame for her humble, dedicated service to the poor in the Name of Jesus.
Man Who Loved Books by Jean Fritz
June 9
Learn about the life of the Saint whose feast we celebrate today: Saint Columba. It's filled with books and adventure!
Across a Dark and Wild Sea by Don Brown
June 9
Another book about the brave Saint Columba, this is a tale of someone who shone the light of Christ into the darkness of the world.
Anthony of Padua: Wonder Worker by Barbra Yoffie
June 13
Anthony of Padua gives us a beautiful narration on the life of Saint Anthony and his journey to becoming a friar.
Saint Germaine and the Sheep by Eva K. Betz
June 15
Discover the life of this lesser-known but fascinating Saint for today's feast!
Yes! The Life of Blessed Josemaria by Unknown
June 26
Mark this feast day by learning about the "fiat" that resounded through a nation and the world! *Note: this is currently out of print, but you can still find it listed on some websites!
Building the Way to Heaven by Maura Roan McKeegan
Pentecost
This book recounts two powerful stories from the Bible: the Tower of Babel and Pentecost. The author masterfully weaves the typology together, bringing their significance to life.
This is the Church by Katie Warner
Pentecost
Written by children’s author Katie Warner, This is the Church emphasizes God's love... perfect for the month in which we celebrate the birthday of the Church, Pentecost! This book will entertain your kiddos with the colorful stain glass art while diving deeper into the Catholic Faith.
The Weight of a Mass by Josephine Nobisso
Corpus Christi
This beautiful story shows us just how valuable and necessary the Mass is to us as children of God. A perfect read as we celebrate the feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus!
Heavenly Hosts: Eucharistic Miracles for Kids by Kathryn Griffin Swegart
Corpus Christi
Heavenly Hosts is another perfect book for the feast of Corpus Christi! This book includes the stories of Fatima and Saint Germaine.
"E" is for Eucharist: A Catholic ABC by Claudia Cangilla McAdam
Corpus Christi
Perfect for all the little Catholic kiddos out there, "E" is for Eucharist" goes through the alphabet with each letter standing for something within the Catholic Church.
The Miracle of the Bread, the Fish, and the Boy by Anthony DeStefano
Corpus Christi
This book features the boy who brings the basket of loaves and fishes to Jesus, a wonderful foreshadowing of the Eucharist.
The Miracles of Jesus by Tomie dePaola
The Miracles of Jesus, written by beloved children's author Tomie dePaola, retells twelve of Jesus' miracles.
The Snail and the King by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher
Written by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, this book is the perfect tale of perseverance. When all animals are asked to visit the King's castle, a determined little snail sets out on the long journey to the castle!
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