Children’s Saints Stories: 20-Book Windeatt Set by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

Saint Stories Collection

Published by TAN Books

Overview

Every child needs real examples of what a faithful Catholic life looks like, and there are no better teachers than the saints themselves. This beautifully illustrated collection introduces children to heroic men, women, and children who loved God wholeheartedly and lived the Faith with courage, joy, sacrifice, and perseverance.

Written in clear, engaging language and filled with short, accessible stories, each volume brings the saints to life for young readers. Charming illustrations capture the imagination while helping children see holiness as something attainable, relatable, and deeply beautiful. Rather than presenting the saints as distant historical figures, these stories reveal them as faithful friends and companions who followed Christ in every circumstance.

Designed especially for families, classrooms, and catechetical settings, this collection helps form young hearts in virtue through the witness of authentic Catholic holiness. Whether read independently or shared aloud, these timeless stories provide a rich foundation for spiritual growth and a lifelong love of the saints.

Children will return to these books again and again, discovering new examples of faith, courage, prayer, and devotion while growing in their understanding of the Catholic Faith.

What This Collection Offers:

• Faith Formation: Introduces children to authentic Catholic heroes and heroines.
• Virtue Development: Encourages courage, charity, humility, perseverance, and devotion.
• Beautiful Illustrations: Engaging artwork that brings each story to life.
• Family-Friendly Reading: Perfect for read-alouds, classrooms, and independent readers.

• Introduce the Saints: Help children discover some of the Church's most beloved saints and holy figures.
• Build Virtue: Teach timeless lessons through real examples of Christian holiness.
• Encourage Devotion: Foster a deeper love for prayer, the sacraments, and Catholic traditions.
• Create Lasting Family Memories: Enjoy stories together during family reading time.
• Support Catholic Education: An excellent resource for homeschooling, classrooms, and parish programs.

Included in This Set

• The Children of Fatima and Our Lady’s Message to the World
• The Curé of Ars – The Story of Saint John Vianney
• The Little Flower – The Story of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus
• Saint of First Communicants – The Story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini
• The Miraculous Medal – The Story of Our Lady’s Appearances to St. Catherine Labouré
• St. Louis de Montfort – The Story of Our Lady’s Slave
• Saint Thomas Aquinas – The Story of the Dumb Ox
• Saint Catherine of Siena – The Story of the Girl Who Saw Saints in the Sky
• Saint Hyacinth of Poland – The Story of the Apostle of the North
• Saint Martin de Porres – The Story of the Little Doctor of Lima, Peru
• Saint Rose of Lima – The Story of the First Canonized Saint of the Americas
• The Children of La Salette
• Saint Paul the Apostle – The Story of the Apostle to the Gentiles
• Saint Benedict – The Story of the Father of Western Monks
• Saint Margaret Mary and the Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Saint Dominic – Preacher of the Rosary and Founder of the Dominican Order
• King David and His Songs – A Story of the Psalms
• Saint Francis Solano – Wonder-Worker of the New World
• Saint John Macias – Marvelous Dominican Gatekeeper of Lima, Peru
• Blessed Marie of New France – The Story of the First Missionary Sisters in Canada

Intended Audience

This collection is ideal for Catholic families, homeschoolers, parish libraries, classrooms, and catechists seeking engaging resources that help children grow in virtue and devotion through the lives of the saints.

The stories are suitable for a wide range of ages and reading levels, making them excellent for both independent reading and family read-aloud time.

Parents and educators will appreciate the balance of historical storytelling, Catholic formation, and beautiful presentation that makes these books treasured companions in a child's spiritual development.

FAQs

What age group is this collection designed for?
The books are written especially for children, with language and illustrations that make the saints accessible and engaging for young readers.

Can these books be read aloud?
Yes. The stories work beautifully for family reading time, classroom instruction, and bedtime reading.

Do the books teach Catholic virtues?
Yes. Each story highlights virtues such as faith, courage, humility, charity, obedience, and perseverance through the lives of the saints.

Are the illustrations child-friendly?
Absolutely. The charming artwork helps bring the saints and their stories to life in a way that captivates young imaginations.

Key Themes

• Lives of the Saints: Learning holiness through real Catholic examples.
• Virtue Formation: Developing character through faith-filled storytelling.
• Catholic Identity: Strengthening understanding and love of the Faith.
• Family Faith Formation: Shared reading that nurtures spiritual growth.
• Beautiful Catholic Storytelling: Inspiring young readers through engaging narratives and illustrations.