With a new year looming around the corner, let’s give a salute to the best Catholic children’s books that have been published in 2020!
Psst! If you have a favorite that came out in 2020 that isn’t mentioned here, please add it to the comments below!
(If you click the book images, the link will bring you to the book’s description on Amazon. These are affiliate links which means that I will earn a small percentage of proceed if you should buy anything from Amazon. Thank you for your support!)
This is the Church
This book gave me goosebumps when I read it to my kids. It really dives into what the Church is and who we are within it. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Our Lady’s Wardrobe
A simple story full of vivid pictures describing Our Lady’s clothing in each of her different apparitions. Perfect for reading and rereading on feast days and solemnities of Mary!
Sam the Guardian Angel
In a year where going to Mass is difficult in parts of the country, Angie brings her guardian angel to help her understand parts of the Mass better and to have a more holy heart while she’s there. A Spiritual Communion prayer is included in the book since Angie doesn’t yet receive Communion but truly wants to.
Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children
I’ve read my fair share of Marian Consecration books and this one hits the jackpot with introducing Marian Consecration to younger kids. Recommended!
Catholic Funny Fill-ins: Saints Spectacular!
Our family can’t get enough of this book! To the tune of “Mad Libs,” fill in the blanks in the Catholic story to unfold a saint’s biography or a unique story with your own spin on things!
Brother Lorenzo’s Pretzels
Read this book to discover how (and why) pretzels were made and what it has to do with teaching a child to pray. Afterwards, try the fun recipe in the back of the book to make your own pretzels!
Stories of the Saints
Uncover the lives of the saints with beautiful, captivating images, told in a folk-story style format! Stories range from saints long ago to those more modern and saints that are not often covered in other saint biography books for kids!
The Spider Who Saved Christmas
Currently an Amazon Best Seller, this story of a spider unfolds hope into the Christmas story. Plus, it tells the background of why tinsel is used in the Christmas season. A must-read for the Catholic family!
The Grumpy Old Ox
Follow the story of this prideful and grumpy ox as he witnesses the birth of Christ and his faith is renewed. A sweet story for kids of all ages.
Lily Lolek: Future Saint
Lily wonders how she is going to be a saint when she can’t find any saints that are like her. Luckily, some wise adults in her life teach her that she can be a saint using the gifts and virtues she already has.
A Child’s Christmas ABC Book: Angels in the Air Arrayed
A book that is sure to become a staple in any Catholic home with Kindergarteners and Preschoolers! Read through the alphabet in a poetic alliteration with glorious images to accompany them!
Divine Mercy for Children