Children’s books

Maggie, a young seagull, longs to be a graceful dove―believing that only doves are worthy of representing the Holy Spirit. What must it be like to be so important to God! But every time she tries to change herself, it goes poorly; and when she confides her secret wish to her friends, they only tease her and point out her flaws. 

Maggie flies to a rooftop to nurse her pride and have a good cry, only to find herself right in the middle of God’s great plan! When white smoke emerges from the chimney beside her, a new pope greets the world. He has a special message for Maggie – and everyone like her, who needs a little reminder that they too are chosen and loved by God. 

"Be brave. Be curious. God is with you."

Love and delight characterize this special book on Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Catholic tradition asserts that Mary has appeared to those in need around the world, even long after her time on earth had ended. In these apparitions, not only does Mary accompany the vulnerable, but she appears as part of the local community in her dress, her skin color, the language she speaks.

In this story, Mary’s pilgrimage of faith begins in Nazareth, but it doesn’t end there. Readers will see her appear to people all over the world, ultimately coming into their own lives. This book shows that no matter where or how Mary appears, she is always the same mother who delights in all of God's children.