New Friends Now and Forever: A Story about the Holy Souls

Susan Tassone

Most High Publishing, Jun 24, 2023 - Fiction - 46 pages

WINNER OF 5 CATHOLIC MEDIA AWARDS!

From Susan Tassone - best-selling, award-winning author and renowned "Purgatory Lady" -comes the first children's picture book about our friends the holy souls. New Friends Now and Forever: A Story about the Holy Souls is an age-appropriate and engaging book for children ages 6-10.

Susan is the author of 14 books and has spent more than 25 years helping millions of Catholics storm heaven with prayers to release the souls in purgatory. In her passion for this holy work, she now turns to children and provides a much-needed resource for strong catechesis on this important doctrine of the Faith.

New Friends Now and Forever is the delightful story of twins Ben and Hope, who become "prayer pals" with Mr. Ray, an elderly friend from their parish. They agree to pray for each other and to help him pray for his departed wife. Along the way, Hope and Ben learn that purgatory is real and that it is nothing to fear because it is a special way God shows His love for us. And the best part? The children learn that the power of their prayers helps the faithful departed reach heaven and that those souls will intercede for them, becoming their "forever friends."

With vibrant illustrations by Yorris Handoko, New Friends Now and Forever beautifully expresses the rich traditions, signs, and symbols of our Faith.

New Friends Now and Forever has been granted an Imprimatur, so you can be sure it is true to the teachings of the Catholic Faith. Special features include:

• An important message for adults, encouraging them to teach children about purgatory.
• Seek-and-Find activities.
• Special prayers for the holy souls in purgatory.

Help the children in your life realize the power - and the joy - that comes with praying for the holy souls in purgatory.

About the author

Susan Tassone has long been a passionate champion for the holy souls in purgatory and is recognized as leading a worldwide "purgatory movement."The award-winning author of thirteen best-sellers, including Jesus Speaks to Faustina and You. Day by Day with St. Faustina, St. Faustina Prayer Book for Adoration, and Day by Day for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, Susan makes speaking appearances throughout the country. Over a dozen cardinals and bishops worldwide have endorsed her works. She's a frequent and popular guest on national radio and television programs as well as social media. EWTN said: "Susan Tassone is the all time best selling author in the history of the network."In 2013, she was featured in the groundbreaking documentary Purgatory: The Forgotten Church and was on the cover of Catholic Digest magazine in 2017.She also continues to work tirelessly to raise donations for Masses for the holy souls.Susan holds a master's degree in religious education from Loyola University Chicago and had the honor and privilege of being granted two private audiences with St. John Paul II, who bestowed a special blessing on her and her ministry for the holy souls. Award-winning artist Yorris Handoko has been professionally illustrating since 2006. Some of his most recent works are inspired by his daughter, Gia. For Yorris, "Art is a way to celebrate the good in this world. It lifts people's spirits and expresses the brilliance of the mind. Art makes the world a more beautiful place to live." A history buff and piano enthusiast, Yorris lives with his family in Indonesia.

Bibliographic information

• Title: New Friends Now and Forever: A Story about the Holy Souls
• Author: Susan Tassone
• Illustrated by: Yorris Handoko
• Publisher: Most High Publishing, 2023
• ISBN: 9798988130208
• Length: 46 pages
• Subjects: Fiction / Religious; Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Christian / Friendship; Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Christian / Values & Virtues; Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Religion & Faith