Discover the Very Young Catholics Book Series

Three boys in blue clothing sitting and standing in a window opening of a ruin with brick walls, smiling at the camera.
Group of children and a woman sitting on a red four-wheeler in an open field with cloudy sky.
Two children, a girl and a boy, gaze at a lit candle and nativity scene on a table during Christmas.
Two children, a boy and a girl, stand on a concrete surface with a hillside neighborhood behind them. The boy is wearing glasses, a white sleeveless shirt, and dark pants. The girl is wearing a striped dress. Both are smiling, and the girl has her ha
Children dressed in winter clothing holding large moose antlers outdoors in front of a wooden building
Three smiling children sitting on a boat with the Atlantis hotel in Dubai in the background.
Five girls of different ages lighting candles in a church.
Four people, three young girls and one young boy, smiling and playing in a small, rocky stream surrounded by greenery.
A group of seven people, including children and adults, standing in front of a small thatched-roof building, smiling outdoors during daytime.
Three children posing in front of a large stone sculpture of an elephant under a clear blue sky.
Three children riding in a horse-drawn cart through a lush, green, tree-lined trail.
Four children standing outside in a park with autumn leaves, with a church with two tall steeples in the background.
An elderly woman standing next to three young girls sitting on a bench outdoors near a tree and a large water tank.
Children dressed in colorful traditional costumes dancing in a street parade, with onlookers in the background.
Three girls walking barefoot on the beach holding hands, with cliffs and a mountain in the background during sunset.
A woman with four young girls near a fountain in front of a building with arched windows.
A woman, a girl, and two boys sitting on a colorful motorized tricycle with a canopy roof, in a tropical outdoor setting.
Children wearing life jackets and helmets on a boat, preparing for a water activity in a lush, green outdoor setting with trees and a shelter in the background.
A group of children and a young woman standing in a green cornfield on a sunny day with farm buildings in the background.
Two women using large wooden pestles to grind food while several children observe in a rural outdoor setting.

The Very Young Catholics Project is a unique series of Catholic children’s books that bring the everyday lives of Catholic kids around the world to life. Each book introduces children ages 6–11 to Catholic families in different countries, showing both the unity and diversity of the global Catholic Church.

From Togo in Africa to Fiji in the Pacific, every book highlights faith-filled stories, traditions, and daily life. The series will eventually include a story from each of the world’s 24 time zones, offering a vivid, child-friendly picture of the universal Church.

Newest titles in the Very Young Catholics Series:

A middle-aged woman with short dark hair, glasses, and a smiling expression, wearing a dark blazer and a necklace, indoors with blurred background.

About The Author

Emily Koczela, founder of the Very Young Catholics Project, is a lifelong Catholic, mother of six, and grandmother of fourteen. Traveling to Mass in over a dozen countries, she was inspired by the beauty of faith around the world to create this children’s book series, sharing the joy of Catholic life with kids everywhere.

Learn more about Emily >

What Makes These Catholic Children’s Books Special?

Children dance in traditional Mexican costumes with bright, colorful feathered headdresses during a cultural celebration.

Rich photography

Every book is filled with vibrant, real-life images of Catholic families, schools, parishes, and celebrations.

Children dressed as shepherds and angels gather around baby Jesus in a nativity scene outside during daytime, with some holding small crosses and others standing near a sheep and a brown dog.

Engaging stories

Gentle, faith-centered storytelling introduces young readers to daily Catholic life: meals, sports, family time, Mass, and sacraments.

An elderly woman with a headscarf carries a young child on her back using a colorful cloth. The woman appears to be doing some work with a round object, possibly a gourd or similar. In the background, there are large food items on a wooden platform, possibly cassava or yams, with a thatched wall and some green plants.

Faith and culture combined

Children learn how Catholic teachings and traditions are lived across the world.

A family of six posing in front of the Taj Mahal in India on a sunny day, with the iconic white marble mausoleum and minarets in the background. The family includes two adults and four children, all smiling and dressed in colorful clothing.

Educational extras

Appendices explain cultural details and provide facts about each country.

This series is like National Geographic meets the Catholic faith—a perfect resource for Catholic schools, homeschooling families, and parish libraries.

Praise for the Series

"Absolutely stunning! The Very Young Catholics Series is like National Geographic meets the Catholic faith in the spirit of Maria Montessori. It’s written for children, but even as an adult I am captivated by it."

— Pattie Maguire

Published by:

A logo with a crown icon and the text 'Boca' next to it, partially visible.

Since September 2022, the Very Young Catholics series has been proudly published by Holy Heroes, a company dedicated to Catholic books, activities, and faith formation resources for children. Visit HolyHeroes.com to explore more Catholic resources.

Order Your Books Today!

Browse the complete Very Young Catholics series and bring the beauty of the global Catholic Church into your home or classroom.