Fireman, Ballerina, Priest, and Nun ....
Young children are fascinated yet a bit frightened by priests and nuns. This charming two-in-one book humanizes religious, making them friendly and approachable. Kids will discover that priests and nuns are just like them: they laugh, cry, work, play, and pray.
What Does a Priest Do?/What Does a Nun Do?—
—combines simple text with warm and humorous illustrations, done in sunny pastel colors by an award-winning artist.
—serves as a subtle vocation starter by introducing the idea of the religious life as something "ordinary" people do.
—simplifies the concepts of serving others and sharing the Good News.
—shows priests and nuns in a variety of settings and an assortment of religious and secular dress.
—includes a wide, inclusive array of religious and lay people.
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