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Stories ThatNurture Faith

Beautiful Catholic children's books that bring the truths of our faith to life through wonder, warmth, and storytelling. Helping little hearts grow closer to Jesus — one story at a time.

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"Let the little children come to me." — Matthew 19:14

Faith Begins
at Home

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"Train up a child in the way he should go..."

— Proverbs 22:6

Engaging Stories

Faith-filled books children love

Rooted in Truth

Catholic teaching, made simple

For Every Family

Tools to grow in faith together

A Brighter Tomorrow

Raising the next generation of Saints

Children's Books

Children's Books

Daily Readings

Daily Readings

Becoming Catholic

Becoming Catholic

Letters From Nonno

Letters From Nonno

Scripture Reference Guide

Scripture Reference Guide

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Reading Levels

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Our Mission

Planting Seeds of Faith for a Brighter Tomorrow

Nonno Books exists to help children and families discover the beauty, truth, and joy of the Catholic faith through stories, Scripture, and guidance that last a lifetime.

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"Faith is the light that helps us see the beauty of God in all things."

Pope Francis

The Sun, The Light, and the Warmth
Featured Book

The Sun, The Light,
and the Warmth

The Sun, The Light, and The Warmth follows young Eli and his grandfather as they explore one of the biggest mysteries of the Catholic faith — the Holy Trinity.

Using the simple example of the sun, its light, and its warmth, Eli learns how God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit are three in one.

Filled with warmth, love, prayer, and gentle reflections, this story helps children understand that God is always with them, guiding and loving them every day.

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Faith Through Story

At Nonno Books, each story is created to help children discover the beauty, peace, and truth of the Catholic faith through warm storytelling and meaningful life lessons.

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Rooted in Faith

Every story draws directly from Catholic teaching, tradition, and Scripture — presented with child-like wonder.

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Simple & Clear

Deep truths explained through everyday things children understand — sunlight, warmth, love, and family.

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Made With Love

Stories a grandfather would share — warm, gentle, and full of the love that passes faith from generation to generation.

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Stories to grow faith in young hearts

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The Sun, The Light, and the Warmth
Holy Trinity
✨ Faith Explorers (Ages 7–9)

The Sun, The Light, and the Warmth

Join Eli and his Grandpa on a heartwarming journey of faith, love, and gratitude as they discover that God is always with us — like the sun, the light, and the warmth that surrounds us every day. Through simple moments and gentle teachings, young readers will learn that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God who loves us completely and never leaves us, day or night.

The Lantern in the Storm
Faith
✨ Faith Explorers (Ages 7–9)

The Lantern in the Storm

Three goats lost in a dark and stormy night look up to see a glowing light on the hill — a figure holding a cross, guiding them home. A tender story about fear, faith, and trusting in God's light even when the storm feels overwhelming.

The Crimson Worm
Faith
⚔️ Defenders of the Faith (Ages 13–15)

The Crimson Worm

On a lonely hill outside Jerusalem, a grieving young man encounters a mysterious old traveler, an ancient lantern, and a tiny crimson worm slowly climbing a tree toward its death. Ages 12+

The Red Number Three
Faith
🐑 Shepherd's Helpers (Ages 4–6)

The Red Number Three

The old telephone beside Nonno's chair had one strange button. The number three was bright red. Poppy couldn't stop wondering why. What she discovers leads to a beautiful lesson about prayer, trust, and a promise God made long ago in Jeremiah 33:3: "Call to Me and I will answer you." Join Poppy and Nonno in this gentle story that helps children understand that God is always listening.

I Go To Mass
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🌱 Little Lambs (Ages 0–3)

I Go To Mass

A child's first journey through the Holy Mass. With simple words and beautiful illustrations, I Go to Mass helps young children understand and love the sacred moments of the Catholic Mass—from entering the church to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist and leaving with a joyful heart.

God's Clues
Spiritual
✨ Faith Explorers (Ages 7–9)

God's Clues

Join Poppy and Nonno on a gentle walk through God's creation as they discover that the world is filled with clues pointing to something even greater.

Jesus Gives Us Himself
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✨ Faith Explorers (Ages 7–9)

Jesus Gives Us Himself

Did you know that Bethlehem means "House of Bread"? Or that the manger where baby Jesus was laid was actually a feeding place? Could God have been giving us clues from the very beginning? When Poppy asks why Catholics kneel during Mass, Nonno takes her on a journey through Scripture to discover the beautiful mystery of the Holy Eucharist. Together they learn how the Bread of Life was born in the House of Bread, laid in a feeding place, and later gave Himself to the world in Holy Communion. Warm, faithful, and easy for children to understand, Jesus Gives Us Himself introduces young readers to the Catholic belief that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. A beautiful story of faith, wonder, and the greatest gift Jesus ever gave His Church.

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Without Catholic Homes,
There Are No Catholic Children

Faith is not a parenting technique — it's a way of life. Without Catholic parents and grandparents, without Catholic homes where prayer and Sunday Mass are simply part of life, there are no Catholic children. See what the research says — and if you're curious about the faith yourself, come and discover what Catholics believe.

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