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. Nicholas was well-known for his joyful spirit of giving. He had a kind heart just like Jesus. Many Christmas traditions were inspired by this holy and loving saint.

The story of Damien of Molokai, born in Belgium and a missionary saint who worked among the lepers in Hawaii, is vividly told with colorful, full-page illustrations and exciting text for children ages 4 through 9. Author and longtime elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Christ. Damien of Molokai is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me series.

Brother Martin worked in the infirmary at the monastery, and opened an orphanage and a hospital. He gave out food and supplies to people in the city. He cared for the slaves from Africa. Brother Martin loved all God's creatures. Everyone loved Brother Martin. His heart was full of love for all people and all races. He felt that they were his brothers and sisters. People called him "Martin of Charity." His whole life had been a gift to others. In the new series of early reader books, "Saints and Me , "the real stories of saints come to life and connect with a today's children, ages 4 to 9. Lively, full-color illustrations on every page match the text, aiding emerging readers with the text and story sequence. Each biography is themed with virtues that the saint models for young children. A companion activity book for the set offers coloring pages, simple word searches featuring words from the texts, and other activities.

The story of Andre Bessette, a French-Canadian priest who is said to have healed many and who was canonized in 2010, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and exciting text for children ages 4 through 9. Author and longtime elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Christ. Andre Bessette is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me series.

The story of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. Emphasizing Saint Kateri's special virtue of courage, author and long-time elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps readers develop an understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around and inspire us to become more like Christ. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me series.

The story of Saint Juan Diego, to whom the Blessed Virgin appeared and miraculously left behind her image on his tilma, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and exciting text for children ages 4 through 9. Emphasizing Saint Juan's special virtue of perseverance in faith, author and longtime elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Christ. Saint Juan Diego is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me series.