Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustrated early reader books, these real stories come to life and connect with today’s children, ages 4 to 9. St. Gianna Beretta Molla was a doctor, a wife and mother. Helping people was important to Gianna. She enjoyed sharing her faith with others and taught them about how to grow close to Jesus. She loved her own little family dearly. Like the Holy Family, Gianna’s family gives us an example of Christian love and faithfulness. Barbara Yoffie has been in Catholic education for forty-nine years. Yoffie has a master’s degree in religious education administration from Loyola University in New Orleans, a bachelor’s degree in art education, and a certificate of religious studies from Paul VI Institute in St. Louis. Her passion for teaching children about the saints is evident in her Saints and Me! series. Katherine Alpha Borgatti is an artist and illustrator native to Louisiana. She is a convert to the Catholic faith and has a passion for Catholic art. Her works include portraits of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus and various Saints. Katherine resides in Mandeville, Louisiana with her husband Mike and their three children, Matthew, Annamarie and John.