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Item #: 1055250
ISBN: 9780814629307
Author: Josephine Nobisso
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 32
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Catholic Press Association Award Winner

Couched in the language and look of a fairy tale, and rich in solemn beauty, this tale of what happened when a destitute widow begs only a crust of bread in return for offering the Royal Wedding Mass is based on a the tradition of a miracle that also promotes a love of the Eucharist. Beautiful, four-color illustrations by award-winning artist Katalin Szegedi, will draw both children and adults into this charming story. Click on image to see inside pages.

Josephine Nobisso is the author of numerous award-winning children’s titles.

Katalin Szegedi is a native of Hungary where she continues to create illustrations for children’s books. She is the recipient of many awards for her illustrations including the 2004 Hungarian Illustrator of the Year award and the Hungarian equivalent to the Caldecott Medal in 2003. She is the illustrator for Ambrose and the Princess published by Liturgical Press.

"Warmly illustrated by Katalin Szegedi, The Weight of Mass is an original cultural folk tale based on a true story . . . its luminous artwork and fairy-tale ending win the children’s imagination."
Faith & Family

"Lilting storytelling style. Charming."
School Library Journal

"Wholly beautiful."Kirkus Reviews

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What a beautiful keepsake book! 5.00 out of 5

By: Cary (Pembroke Pines, FL, January 1, 2011) Verified Buyer
Pros: Holds Kids Attention; Stimulates Imagination; Keeps Parents Interest; Well Written; Beautiful Keepsake Book;
Best Uses: Gift for all ages; Useful to open dialogue; Gift;
Describe Yourself: Everyday Reader;
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
My sons are 11 and 13 and the book caught their attention and opened up the dialogue about something so important as the Eucharist and the Mass. The notes was most helpful to parents because the story is rich in symbolism! Awesome and inspiring!