How to Be a Hero

$14.95
by Julia Harrell

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What if you could be a superhero with superpowers? This book explores the superpowers of the saints (better known as virtues). With stories illustrating cardinal, theological, and "little" virtues, this comprehensive Catholic virtue training will help children ages 9 to 11 build strong faith to last a lifetime. Using a snapshot from the saint's life exemplifying the virtue, each short vignette includes a Bible verse, virtue definition, story, questions for reflection and an original prayer to help children develop the specific virtue. "In each chapter, Harrell defines a cardinal, theological, or little virtue, gives a short biography of a saint who exemplified that virtue, and ends with a short prayer and list of questions to elicit further thought about how to apply the virtue to our own lives. The language is plain and frank and the ideas are much more challenging than you normally see in a religion book for kids...[T]he subject matter is presented simply but it's not childish. Very pleased with this book so far. It would make a good Easter gift." -Simcha Fisher, Author & Blogger "I also have had students pick up and read selected chunks...and they have really enjoyed it. Some of their feedback included that they were really interested by some of the stories of Saints that were new to them, they liked the details packed into the short chapters, and liked the 'look' of the book with all the illustrations.I'm grateful to be able to add this to my classroom library for continued lessons in virtue and devotion to the Saints, and I think it would make a great addition to your home or classroom, especially as a read-aloud and a resource for great virtue related discussion starters."-Kate Bogner, Teacher & Blogger

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