
Título: Christmas in Heaven
Autor: Anthony DeStefano
Sinopse: In charming rhyming verse, Christmas in Heaven tells the poignant story of a little boy who is sad because his grandmother has passed away. It is Christmastime, and the boy asks his grandfather where his grandmother might be. The grandfather responds by telling the boy his fondest hope—that his grandmother is in Heaven.
The boy closes his eyes as his grandfather describes that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday and that a great, festive party is taking place in Heaven. It’s a scene filled with angels and saints, music and laughter, joy and love, and most of all, abundant life!
This beautiful little book will give children an unforgettable vision of Heaven while strengthening in them the theological virtue of hope — a hope that will assist them throughout their lives in dealing with fear, grief, pain, and suffering.
It will also introduce them to the incredible world of the saints. Indeed, the most beloved saints and angels make appearances in Christmas in Heaven, all doing the things they’re best known for: St. Honoré, patron saint of bakers, is making Jesus’ birthday cake St. Cecilia, patron saint of music, is leading the choir St. Lucy, patron saint of the blind, is lighting the Christmas tree St. Gabriel is blowing his horn St. Nicholas is leaving presents under the tree St. Thérèse is giving out flowers St. Francis is surrounded by little animals St. Patrick is handing out shamrocks
The book includes a helpful two-page glossary with short descriptions of each saint depicted.
Christmas in Heaven combines a delightful teaching on the saints with a sweet story of a boy who, through the eyes of faith, gets to see his grandmother again in Heaven. It is sure to tug at the heartstrings of readers young and old, bringing yuletide joy to all.
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Christmas in Heaven”, de Anthony DeStefano, publicado pela editora Sophia Institute Press, em 2024 e com 40 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Sophia Institute Press
Páginas: 40
Ano: 2024-09-17
Edição: 1
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 1644139995
ISBN13: 9781644139998
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Sophia Institute Press apresentam leituras focadas na fé católica, com narrativas que exploram desde histórias bíblicas para crianças até relatos de figuras espirituais e temas de espiritualidade prática. O catálogo privilegia um tom reflexivo e didático, que varia entre obras mais narrativas, como biografias e relatos históricos, e outras mais informativas, abordando doutrina, sacramentos e práticas devocionais. A linguagem costuma ser acessível, com ritmo que alterna entre o envolvente e o contemplativo, adequado para leitores interessados em aprofundar sua vivência religiosa e intelectual.
