“I want to take you with me through my Wonderful Year!” This invitation from Dominga, a young girl learning the seasons of the church year, will inspire children and charm adults as they discover the meaning behind the liturgical seasons and what they can do to celebrate them. Bright, colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text in both English and Spanish captivate young readers as they find the answers to such questions as “What do the rainbow’s colors symbolize?” “We light candles for what special event?” “What time of the year is green for growing?” and “What celebration is more full of wonder than all the others?” For catechists and families looking for a resource that familiarizes children with the Church’s feasts and seasons, Dominga’s Wonderful Year/El año maravilloso de Dominga is an excellent introduction. Bilingual / ¡Bilingüe “Quiero llevarlos conmigo por mi Año Maravilloso!” Esta invitación de Dominga, una niña que está aprendiendo los tiempos del año litúrgico, inspirará a niños y encantará a adultos mientras descubren el sentido de los tiempos litúrgicos y lo que pueden hacer para celebrarlos. Brillantes ilustraciones de mucho color, y texto fácil de leer en los dos idiomas, inglés y español, llaman la atención de los jovenes lectores mientras encuentran respuestas a preguntas tales como “¿Qué simbolizan los colores del arco iris?” “¿Para que evento especial encendemos velas?” “¿Qué tiempo del año es verde para crecer?” y “¿Cuál celebración es más maravillosa que todas las demás?” Para catequistas y familias que buscan un recurso que enseñe a los niños las fiestas y tiempos de la Iglesia, Dominga’s Wonderful Year/El año maravilloso de Dominga es una excelente introducción Sandi Yonikus (1936-1988) was an educator from the University of Illinois and a certified Montessori teacher. As a catechist, she was well versed in Scripture, theology and liturgy. As a workshop presenter she established schools of religious education in the Dioceses of Omaha and Juneau, Alaska. Her Modern Hymns for Young Christians was previously produced by Liturgical Press. Annika Maria Nelson is studio program curator and art director at the Children’s Museum/Museo de los Niños in San Diego. Her illustrations have appeared in numerous books and journals ?I want to take you with me through my Wonderful Year!? This invitation from Dominga, a young girl learning the seasons of the church year, will inspire children and charm adults as they discover the meaning behind the liturgical seasons and what they can do to celebrate them. Bright, colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text in both English and Spanish captivate young readers as they find the answers to such questions as ?What do the rainbow?s colors symbolize?? ?We light candles for what special event?? ?What time of the year is green for growing?? and ?What celebration is more full of wonder than all the others?? For catechists and families looking for a resource that familiarizes children with the Church?s feasts and seasons, Dominga?s Wonderful Year/El a¤o maravilloso de Dominga is an excellent introduction. ?Dominga?s Wonderful Year is a beautiful book in Spanish and English introducing the young to the liturgical year. . . . It is practical, sound, and reminds us that the people of God belong to all the nations of the Earth.? Music and Liturgyabove quote translated into Spanish:?El libro Dominga?s Wonderful Year es un bonito libro en espa¤ol e ingl s que introduce los j¢venes al a¤o lit£rgico. Es pr ctico, razonable y nos recuerda que la gente de Dios pertenece a todos los pa¡ses del mundo.? M£sica y Liturgia?. . . charms adults and captivates young readers . . . is good for catechists and families looking for a resource that familiarizes children with the Church?s feasts and seasons.? Touchstone? . . . encanta a adultos y cautiva a los jovenes lectores . . . es bueno para catequesis y familias buscando algun recurso que ense¤a a los ni¤os las fiestas y las estaciones de la iglesia.? Touchstone?This splendid little book helps children discover?in English and Spanish?the meaning of the liturgical seasons throughout the year.? Catholic Parent?This book is a wonderful introduction to the unfolding church year and its significance for Christians. . . . Yankius and Nelson bring the abstract concept of a church year to life in a way that will interest children. This book provides an imaginative framework for teachers and parents to encourage children to live Jesus? message everyday.? Family Ministry?Dominga?s Wonderful Year is unusual in both its subject??the feasts of the Church??and its clear message to the Spanish speaking. It will be most welcome in religious school and church libraries, especially those serving Hispanic patrons.? Catholic Library World Annika Maria Nelson is studio program curator and art director at the Childrens Museum/Museo de los Niños in San Diego. Her illustrations have appeared in numerous books and journals. Used Book in Good