The Weight of a Mass
A Tale of Faith
“Rich in solemn beauty. As amazing as (this tale already) is, it is based on a true miracle.”
-Executive Director; Catholic News Agency
Part of “The Theological Virtues Trilogy”
“The Trilogy of Illustrated Books that Should be in Every Catholic Household” -Catholic News Agency
Bonus: Printed on the undersides of the front and back flaps of both the hardcover and softcover editions are insights into the text and art. Great discussion starters!
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When a poor, devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the baker’s generosity. The baker writes “One Mass” on a scrap of paper and places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his and the entire town’s surprise, nothing in the shop, not even the gigantic wedding cake made for the king, outweighs the simple piece of paper meant to represent the worth of a mass. Luminous old-world watercolor paintings grace the story, lending an air of solemnity and sacred beauty.
The Weight of a Mass has been a beloved and best-selling children's book since it was first published, about a quarter of a century ago.
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Author: Josephine Nobisso
Illustrator: Katalin Szegedi
Publisher: Gingerbread House
Trim Size: w 8" × h 11½" w/ Dust Jacket on hardcover. Softcover has extended flaps.
Pages: 32, Full Color Illustrations
Ages: All (A "Cross-over" Picture Book for Both Children and Adults)
Hardcover ISBN: 0-940112-09-4
Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-0-940112-09-4
Hardcover Price: US $18.95 / CAN $24.95
Paperback ISBN: 0-940112-10-8
Paperback ISBN-13: 978-0-940112-10-0
Paperback Price: US $12.95 / CAN $16.95
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Awards
Catholic Press Association Award
“One of the Best Children’s Books of the Year” —The Children’s Book Committee at Bank Street College of Education
American Booksellers Association’s Book Sense "Pick of the Lists"
Citations
Executive Director of The Catholic News Agency: “The Trilogy of Illustrated Books that Should Be in Every Catholic Household”
"Lilting storytelling style. Charming." -School Library Journal
"Wholly beautiful." -Kirkus Reviews
"...passionate dialogue...a story of faith and recognition." -British Columbia Catholic
"...a perfectly told tale." -Education Oasis
Recommended Gift Book by The Tampa Tribune
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