Dominga's Wonderful Year/El año maravilloso de dominga - Hardcover

Yonikus, Sandi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0814628761 ISBN 13: 9780814628768

Publisher: Liturgical Press, 2003

Synopsis

In this bilingual tale, Dominga discovers the meaning of the liturgical seasons.

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From the Inside Flap:

?I want to take you with me through my Wonderful Year!? This invitation from Dominga, a young girl learning the seasons of the church year, will inspire children and charm adults as they discover the meaning behind the liturgical seasons and what they can do to celebrate them. Bright, colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text in both English and Spanish captivate young readers as they find the answers to such questions as ?What do the rainbow?s colors symbolize?? ?We light candles for what special event?? ?What time of the year is green for growing?? and ?What celebration is more full of wonder than all the others?? For catechists and families looking for a resource that familiarizes children with the Church?s feasts and seasons, Dominga?s Wonderful Year/El a¤o maravilloso de Dominga is an excellent introduction. ?Dominga?s Wonderful Year is a beautiful book in Spanish and English introducing the young to the liturgical year. . . . It is practical, sound, and reminds us that the people of God belong to all the nations of the Earth.? Music and Liturgyabove quote translated into Spanish:?El libro Dominga?s Wonderful Year es un bonito libro en espa¤ol e ingl‚s que introduce los j¢venes al a¤o lit£rgico. Es pr ctico, razonable y nos recuerda que la gente de Dios pertenece a todos los pa¡ses del mundo.? M£sica y Liturgia?. . . charms adults and captivates young readers . . . is good for catechists and families looking for a resource that familiarizes children with the Church?s feasts and seasons.? Touchstone? . . . encanta a adultos y cautiva a los jovenes lectores . . . es bueno para catequesis y familias buscando algun recurso que ense¤a a los ni¤os las fiestas y las estaciones de la iglesia.? Touchstone?This splendid little book helps children discover?in English and Spanish?the meaning of the liturgical seasons throughout the year.? Catholic Parent?This book is a wonderful introduction to the unfolding church year and its significance for Christians. . . . Yankius and Nelson bring the abstract concept of a church year to life in a way that will interest children. This book provides an imaginative framework for teachers and parents to encourage children to live Jesus? message everyday.? Family Ministry?Dominga?s Wonderful Year is unusual in both its subject??the feasts of the Church??and its clear message to the Spanish speaking. It will be most welcome in religious school and church libraries, especially those serving Hispanic patrons.? Catholic Library World

About the Author:

Sandi Yonikus (1936-1988) was an educator from the University of Illinols and a certified Montessori teacher. Her Modern Hymns for Young Christians was previously produced by Liturgical Press.

About this edition

• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0814628761
• ISBN 13: 9780814628768
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Nelson Annika Maria