Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes shows children that no matter how they look or act—big or small, quiet or loud—they are capable of becoming a saint.
Ascension has released Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes, an endearing board book that teaches children about the saints and the universal call to sainthood. This lovable addition to the Ascension Kids bookshelf teaches children about the saints through an engaging opposites book and encourages them that they can be saints too.
Written by Patrick O’Hearn and illustrated by Elizabeth Blair, Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes features approachable and endearing images of 20 Catholic saints. Showcasing men and women who are different in age, ethnicity, appearance, personality traits, and more, this heartwarming book reminds little Catholics that sainthood is accessible to anyone willing to become who God made them to be.
Featuring rhyming text, comparison of opposites like tall and short and loud and quiet, and engaging imagery, this charming book introduces children to the saints of heaven while showing them they are called to sainthood too.
Author Patrick O’Hearn comments on his goals when creating the book: “I hope that young children will be inspired to become the saint God is calling them to be. Every saint is unique—each comes in their own shape and size. No two saints are alike. The most important thing God is calling us to in this life is holiness: to become a saint. I pray this book touches both parents and children, encouraging them to keep their eyes fixed on our ultimate prize—heaven—and to treasure the uniqueness that defines them. God does not want another St. Thomas Aquinas; he created us to be who we are!”
This book is the perfect companion to My First Interactive Bible, My First Interactive Mass Book, My First Catholic Bible Stories board book, and other Ascension Kids titles that teach children about the importance of their Catholic Faith and following God.
Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes is available at www.ascensionpress.com/saints.
Praise for Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes
“Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes by Patrick O’Hearn is a timeless children’s board book that reminds little ones of their most important calling: to be a saint. Filled with beautiful images and fun rhymes, this is a must-have book for every Catholic parent.”
–Jason Evert, author, speaker, and founder of the Chastity Project
“Young children will love the beautiful simplicity and adorable illustrations in Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes. I can imagine my own little ones picking this one up again and again!”
–Katie Warner, bestselling children’s book author, FirstFaithTreasury.com
“With delightful text and charming images, Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes brings together many beloved saints in surprising, enjoyable and engaging ways. This unique book is charged with insights sure to fill your children with wonder, encouragement and enthusiasm for becoming today’s saints!”
–Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, O. Praem, Norbertine priest of St. Michael’s Abbey; author and illustrator of My Name is Philomena: A Saint’s Story
“We belong to the Catholic family of God with some of the most monumental and influential brothers and sisters the world has ever known. This book does an incredible job of introducing our children to numerous saintly and admirable individuals in our family. My children all immediately enjoyed the book because of its style and clever appeal. At the same time, it provides a compelling invitation for them to discover their own unique charism and how it can be used for God’s kingdom. This simple story is sure to open the imagination of your children and be a welcome addition to your storytime.”
–John Heinen, executive director of The Catholic Gentleman
About the Author
Patrick O’Hearn is a devout Catholic, literary consultant, and speaker with a passion for the saints. As a little boy, he grew up reading about the lives of the saints and likes to say that he has “more friends in heaven than on earth.” He spent close to three years in a Benedictine monastery before discerning a call to marriage. He graduated with a Master’s in Education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Bachelor’s in Marketing from St. Ambrose University.
Patrick’s love for the saints drives him to passionately share their stories and ministries. His writings have appeared in Catholic Exchange, Crisis Magazine, and The National Catholic Register. He has authored several books for adults and was a contributor to Fr. Donald Calloway’s book 30 Day Eucharistic Revival: A Retreat with St. Peter Julian Eymard.
Patrick’s debut title with Ascension is Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes, a fun board book featuring the characteristics of many well-known saints and an encouragement for every child to dream of becoming a saint. Patrick also wrote the award-winning picture book Go and Fear Nothing, a children’s book about the story of Our Lady of Champion. When he’s not writing about saints, Patrick enjoys leading pilgrimages to places where his favorite saints lived and served the Lord.
Patrick and his wife, Amanda, live in the southern countryside with their children and their large, beautiful garden.
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