Sylvia Dorham’s The Monks (3‑Book Set)
By Sylvia Dorham · Published by TAN Books
Overview
Enjoy all the adventures of the monks of Archangel Monastery in this three‑book set, which presents children’s stories full of rhyme and playful art while teaching trust in God’s providence and virtue. The stories draw on Catholic tradition and faith in a lighthearted but meaningful way.
- Three engaging illustrated stories bundled together, offering substantial value for children’s ministry or home reading.
- Humorous rhyming text and lively visuals invite younger readers into topics of trust, forgiveness, and providence.
- Includes lessons on dealing with common emotions such as anger and anxiety in light of the Sacraments and virtue.
- Encourages children to see that prayer, work, and study in the monastic tradition can reflect Christian life outside the monastery.
- Hardcover set is ideal for parish children’s libraries, homeschooling, or as a gift for families seeking Catholic content for young readers.
Included Books
Intended Audience
This set is designed for Catholic families, parish children’s ministry programs, and catechism classes who wish to introduce younger readers (approximately ages 5–9) to virtues and the monastic life in a friendly, accessible way.
Key Themes
- Trust in Divine Providence
- Anger, reconciliation, and the Sacrament of Confession
- Work, study, and prayer as expressions of Christian life
- SKU:
- 3285
- Publication Date:
- 07/14/2023
- Format:
- Set
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/3285_Preview (1).pdf
- Height:
- 8.50
- Width:
- 5.50
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Delightful!
These books are wonderful. Love the rhyming text, lessons they teach, and characters.
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Monks Books
Our family loves these books! The illustrations are lively & quirky, reminding us of Calvin & Hobbes, and the rhymes are both pithy and pious. We give these books our highest recommendation and hope that more titles are forthcoming!!!