{"product_id":"destefano-christmas-in-heaven","title":"Christmas in Heaven","description":"In charming rhyming verse, Christmas in Heaven tells the poignant story of a little boy who is sad because his grandmother has passed away. It is Christmastime, and the boy asks his grandfather where his grandmother might be. The grandfather responds by telling the boy his fondest hope—that his grandmother is in Heaven.  \nThe boy closes his eyes as his grandfather describes that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday and that a great, festive party is taking place in Heaven. It’s a scene filled with angels and saints, music and laughter, joy and love, and most of all, abundant life!\nThis beautiful little book will give children an unforgettable vision of Heaven while strengthening in them the theological virtue of hope — a hope that will assist them throughout their lives in dealing with fear, grief, pain, and suffering.\nIt will also introduce them to the incredible world of the saints. Indeed, the most beloved saints and angels make appearances in Christmas in Heaven, all doing the things they’re best known for:\nSt Honoré, patron saint of bakers, is making Jesus’ birthday cake\nSt Cecilia, patron saint of music, is leading the choir\nSt Lucy, patron saint of the blind, is lighting the Christmas tree \nSt Gabriel is blowing his horn\nSt Nicholas is leaving presents under the tree\nSt Thérèse is giving out flowers\nSt Francis is surrounded by little animals\nSt Patrick is handing out shamrocks\nThe book includes a helpful two-page glossary with short descriptions of each saint depicted.\nChristmas in Heaven combines a delightful teaching on the saints with a sweet story of a boy who, through the eyes of faith, gets to see his grandmother again in Heaven. It is sure to tug at the heartstrings of readers young and old, bringing yuletide joy to all.\n\u003ch3 class=\"additional-product-info-title\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"additional-product-info\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"responsive-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAuthor\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAnthony DeStefano\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eISBN \/ Code\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e9781644139998\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePages \/ Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSophia Institute Press\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42829934723170,"sku":"9781644139998","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/9770\/3010\/files\/destefano-christmas-in-heaven-2048_014f0a69-dbcd-4ce8-b230-d2c3d1cbb04e.jpg?v=1778272993","url":"https:\/\/cardinal-newman-aus.myshopify.com\/products\/destefano-christmas-in-heaven","provider":"Cardinal Newman Faith Resources Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}