Finding Jesus
Chris and Shani build a Walk-in Tabernacle and discover that Jesus is really, truly there — a Catholic children's book about the Eucharist, the tabernacle, and saying sorry.
Why families love it
- A first meeting with the Real Presence: introduces one of the central mysteries of the Catholic faith in a way a four-year-old can understand.
- Sacrament prep at home: a gentle, repeatable read-aloud for families getting ready for First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation.
- Learning to say sorry: Chris experiences the consequences of going ahead without his dad's permission — and what it feels like to say sorry, both to his father and to God.
- Faith in everyday play: the children meet Jesus while doing something fun — a tabernacle-building competition.
- Beautiful illustrations: brought to life by Kim Merritt, the award-winning illustrator behind The Road to Joseph.
Book details
- Age range: 3–6
- Length: ~32 pages
- Formats: Paperback & e-book
- Themes: Eucharist, the Real Presence, the tabernacle, saying sorry, family
- Use it for: First Holy Communion prep, First Reconciliation prep, bedtime, classrooms, children's liturgy
- Inside the book: A child-friendly Epiphany moment of recognising Jesus in the tabernacle
What Amazon Buyers Are Saying
Yep, they love these books. A lot.
Teaching Love with Faith
"My grandson is never tired to hear this story. He always asks to read it again and again and again. It’s a Lovely story. I bought this book ‘A prayer from the Heart’ for my 4 year old grandson. He sits on his parents bed and with his mum and dad they say prayers every night before they go to sleep. so my grandson really liked the story in the book by Tammy Fernando, because he realized that loving God brings us a lot of joy every single minute of our life."
A Truly Beautiful Book
"My daughter and I loved reading this book together, it's simple examples of how much God loves us and listens to each and every prayer is absolutely lovely, and the illustrations are beautiful and really help to visualise how our prayers reach the Father and how He responds to us. Thank you Tammy for this beautiful treasure. Our children need more books like this! God Bless you!"
Sweet and Sincere!
"A Prayer from the Heart is a beautifully written story that demonstrates how God answers prayers. The story of Chris's deep desire for friends is meaningful and heartfelt and children will relate to the likable characters. The beautiful illustrations add to the fun. Highly recommended!"
Lost Child Finds Comfort
"This is a sweet picture book with beautifully engaging illustrations. Young Chris is not sure about going on the hike with his family. But he grudgingly agrees to go and is soon intrigued by the playful squirrels. But, before he knows it, he’s lost in the woods. He’s scared but he’s not alone. The Holy Trinity is there with him, protecting him, encouraging him, and comforting him. This book is a great visual aid to help children understand the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and how they are always with us."
