Through Louie’s Lent, kids will experience Matthew 9:13: “Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’”

This hardcover children’s book encourages children to prepare for Lent and understand that it is not just sacrifices of candy or toys, but of ourselves that can please God.

When little Louie sees his classmates giving something up for Lent, he’s stumped on what to do himself. While the other students undertake their Lenten resolutions, he embarks on a different course of action - giving of himself to support his classmates in their sacrifices.

Go into this Lent with renewed passion and purpose with this inspiring children’s book. Young Catholics aged 4–8 years old will be engaged by the beautiful, full-color illustrations on every page and lively storytelling.

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Age: 4–8 years

SKU: 9781950784646
Format: Hardcover
Binding: Casebound
Dimensions: W: 8.5" H: 8.5" D: 0.45"
Weight: 0.67 lb
Page Count: 32
Case Count: 25
Language: English
Series: Ascension Kids
Publisher: Ascension
Ecclesiastical Designation: Imprimatur
Publication Date: Feb 22, 2022
Copyright Year: 2022

Contributors

Claudia Cangilla McAdam

Author

Claudia Cangilla McAdam is an award-winning author who has a heart for faith-based stories that invite young readers to place themselves within the narratives about Jesus. During her years of study at the Denver Catholic Biblical School and her graduate studies with the Augustine Institute, Claudia was humbled by what she didn’t know about Scripture and the Catholic Faith despite being a lifelong Catholic. She is eager to share the treasures of what she learned with young readers. The majority of Claudia’s 30 published books are for children and teens. Her greatest joy is spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren in Colorado.

Michael Rogers

Illustrator

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Dissapointing

Sorry, I found it corny. I prefer a more realistic story and dialog; how children actually talk. The artwork was also kinda blah and not interesting. Overall, the book came across as not much thought was given to the story or the artwork.
Don't mean to be unkind, I'm sure the authors motives were good, it just wasn't my cup of tea. Peace

Fantastic book for all ages!

This story of Louie's lent addresses the question that each of us asks on Ash Wednesday, "What am I doing for Lent?" Claudia masterfully takes her readers to the heart of the matter through Louie's encounters with his schoolmates. Loving and sacrificing for others is a beautiful way to imitate Christ and grow closer to God. This is a perfect book not only for Lent but for all seasons!

A must have for all Catholic Schools!

This is a beautiful story about Lent. It takes place in a Catholic School and explains what Lent is all about in language the children can understand. I read this to my first graders every year. It not only helps them understand what Lent is about, it captures their attention because the children are in a uniform and the classroom looks like ours. Every year the students get excited and say, "We have a cruifix, statue, prayer table etc. They also comment on the uniforms. Thank you for making a beautiful book in a Catholic School setting. These are very hard to come by. Please make more,..Maybe Ann's Advent ;)

Offer it up

This book is awesome! It was exactly what I was hoping for to help me better explain personal sacrifice to my children, both for Lent and otherwise. They hear me say "offer it up" often and this gives them a concrete picture by showing other kids doing that very thing. Sr. Mary Lawrence as Louie's teacher hits particularly close to my heart as I was also taught by Dominican sisters. Thank you, Ascension, for once again helping us form the next generation of Catholics.

Terrific explanation

This book really helped my boys, 10, 8 & 6, to see there is more to Lent then giving up sweets. Great story with so much meaning.

Good example

My grandchildren truly enjoyed the story and kept the discussion going with how they might choose an action for lent. Really brought the season to their level.