Gifts of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Title:  Gifts of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Author: Demi

Illustrations: Demi

Publisher:  Wisdom Tales Press

ISBN:   9781937786731

Review:

There are lots of stories regarding Holy Mary, the Mother of God. This story is regarding an Indian farmer named Juan Diego. He was on his way to a Catholic parish in Mexico City when he had an encounter with the Holy Mary. He was given a task to ask the Bishop to build a big church. When Juan told the Bishop what he had seen the Bishop did not believe him and asked for a sign. Juan shared with him Castilian roses in bloom, which was impossible since it was winter. The Bishop had his proof and obeyed the request to build a big church in honor of the Holy Mary, the Mother of God.

Author and illustrator Demi shares with young readers the historic events that took place in 1531. Readers will learn about the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes and how he conquered the great Aztec Empire. Readers will also learn of the church built on the hill of Tepeyac and the powerful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe and how millions of visitors still visit the church today. Parents and teachers who are Catholic will truly appreciate this story and even those who are not can share this history.

Courtesy of Wisdom Tales Press