Juan Diego

The story of Saint Juan Diego, to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared and miraculously left behind her image on his tilma, is vividly told with colorful illustrations and text. Emphasizing Juan’s special virtue of perseverance in faith, author Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Jesus Christ. 

This book is part of the Saints of North America collection from the Saints and Me! series of children's books. Books featured in this collection can be ordered separately or as a set (ST1301). 

• Kateri Tekakwitha: Model of Bravery
• Juan Diego: Mary's Humble Messenger
• André Bessette: A Heart of Strength
• Elizabeth Ann Seton: Mother for Many
• Damien of Mokokai: Builder of Community
• Rose Philippine Duchesne: A Dreamer and a Missionary

Available separately, the companion Saints of North America Activity Book provides coloring pages and other activities related to the saints. With 96 reproducible pages, the book makes a great resource for teachers, catechists, and parents to use over and over again. Children can relive the stories and learn by participating in word searches that contain words from the stories, coloring pages that have pictures from the stories, and reflective material on the saints as role models. This is an excellent way to introduce the saints to children, helping them to understand virtue and desire to live a holy life.