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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful: Mice at Mass?!, November 12, 2004 By  Sandra Garant "Workshops by E-mail" (SA, TX) - See all my reviews    With grace and charm, Gortler and Piscitelli once again draw preschoolers into the heart of the Catholic faith. This book is a bit more (and necessarily so) complex than their earlier books for young people, Little Acts of Grace and Just Like Mary. I would suggest beginning with Little Acts of Grace, moving onto Just Like Mary, and then reading The Mass Book for Children. Then pray that inspiration will strike again and that Gortler and Piscitelli will write yet another book. The earlier books will prepare children for the Mass Book. For example, if a child doesn't know what the Sign of the Cross is, the explanation on pages 7 and 16 won't be as comprehensible. Ages four to seven would be the target audience. Mimi Sternhagen's illustrations are appealing. When you cuddle up with a child to read the book, play "find the mice." This would be an excellent book for a child to take to the sacrifice of the Mass. I wouldn't try to read the book at one sitting. Take your time to absorb it and discuss it. It's understandable but still irksome that some adults insist on speed reading to young children. Save the speed reading for the newspaper or boring material. Encourage children to remember Masses they've participated in. Ask questions. Who is in the "parade" at the beginning of each Mass? How do you genuflect? Why isn't our kitchen table an altar? What are some stories they know from the Old Testament? They will probably enjoy showing what they know.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: Wonderful Resource, February 3, 2007 By  J. Cooper - See all my reviews    I already had Little Acts of Grace and Just Like Mary, both lovely little books, so I was surprised by the previous reviewer's rating and opinion of the illustrations. I recieved my own copy yesterday, and it is just as wonderful as the other two. The lessons are all "bite-sized" for little learners, and the illustrations are beautiful, even the one in question. There is no look of fear or apprehension on the angels faces, only sadness, which we should all feel at that moment! For helping to teach preschoolers about our Catholic faith, these books are absolutely charming, and you shouldn't hesitate at all in buying them.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: A Gem!!, February 27, 2006 By  Merry Menagerie "momofseven hopefully more!" - See all my reviews I have purchased this book for my children, godchildren, and First Communion Class students! It is so wonderful to find a book that teaches children the truths of our Catholic Faith in a way that is simple yet eloquent. This book does not water down our Faith or dumb it down... The children love it.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)