What if becoming a saint doesn’t begin with doing something extraordinary—but with making one small, brave choice at a time?
23 Amazing Friends of God: Catholic Saints for Kids introduces young readers ages 6–12 to twenty-three unforgettable men and women whose courage, kindness, faith, and love changed the world.
Meet St. Francis of Assisi, the wealthy young man who gave everything away; St. Joan of Arc, the teenage farm girl who helped lead an army; St. Nicholas, whose secret generosity helped inspire the story of Santa Claus; St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who discovered the power of doing little things with great love; St. Kateri Tekakwitha, who courageously stood by her faith; St. Maximilian Kolbe, who made an astonishing sacrifice for another prisoner; St. Teresa of Calcutta, who dedicated her life to serving the forgotten—and many more.
Written in a lively, accessible style for children, each chapter transforms history into a memorable lesson about real-life faith.
Young readers will discover:
• Inspiring true stories of 23 beloved Catholic saints
• Courage, generosity, forgiveness, perseverance, and compassion in action
• Fascinating “Did You Know?” facts about each saint
• Simple prayers children can understand and use
• Thought-provoking questions that encourage personal reflection
• Historical context presented in age-appropriate language
• Encouragement to discover a favorite saint or “saint buddy”
These saints weren't born wearing halos. They were ordinary people who learned to say yes to God—one choice at a time.
Perfect for Catholic families, homeschoolers, religious education classes, First Communion gifts, Catholic schools, and young readers curious about the heroes of the faith.

Open the book and help your child discover that the journey toward courage, kindness, and holiness can begin today.