This week on Off the Shelf I welcomed Jessica Thornton, Content Manager for Catholic Ventures and their great new resource the Lion & Lamb Book Club. We dive into what the book club offers, the age groups it’s aimed at, and how Jessica goes about finding quality books to include in each monthly box. You can find out more here.

From the publisher Catholic.store

Parents don’t have the time to review everything their kids are reading. And, there’s no telling what they are finding at school or in public libraries. As parents, we decided to create a way to support families while encouraging children to embrace the joy of reading. Nothing is more anticipated by a child than a gift in the mail from the people they love – especially when that gift is a good book to be shared by family. Lion & Lamb delivers 3-4 classics and new releases vetted by religious sisters and moms by age group to your front door every three months.

Pulling from timeless literary treasures, undiscovered classics, and new Catholic releases, we ensure each selection forms your child’s Catholic identity. Broken into 3 categories: Duckling is for infants and toddlers, Lamb is for early readers and Lion is for kids reading chapter books on their own. While every book might not be about a Catholic saint, each book’s themes will support a Catholic worldview. Our conversation starters and support materials add untold depth to the stories, challenging young readers and providing opportunity for families to grow together.

Included in the boxes are 3-4 books, discussion questions to support parents at bedtime and bonus gifts like stickers, rosaries and other items tied to the liturgical calendar. 

Order your box today and help your children and grandchildren discover the adventure and joy of a good book, while creating memories among family.

Bio

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jessica Thornton who loved books. Her very first job at the age of 16 was at her public library. As an adult, she tried grown-up books but did not care for most of them. She has read thousands of books to her children, herself, and to the many patrons of libraries where she has worked and volunteered through the years. Jessica also read and reviewed children’s books on her blog for ten years. The blog still exists at Catholicbookreview.blogspot.com. Jessica Thornton is currently living happily ever after in great, big Texas, with her great, big family.

Where to Find

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