Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime

Step into the wonderfully whimsical world of author/illustrator Fabiola Garza! In this special interview-only episode, Fabiola answers all your questions about her famously beautiful Princesses of Heaven: The Flowers. 

RING ME at 269-340-0656 and share your favorite Catholic children’s book! 

BONUS book recommendation chat w/ Fabiola: Patreon.com/CuddleUpPodcast

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Follow Fabiola on social media

Visit Fabiola’s website (signed copies) 

Buy Princesses of Heaven on Amazon

Listen to Princesses of Heaven on Hallow

Lions and bears and snails... OH MY! This adventurous animal-packed story is a metaphor for Heaven and we have author/illustrator Fr. Peregrine Fletcher here to tell us all about it!

RING ME at 269-340-0656 and share your favorite Catholic children’s book! 

BONUS (Video) Chat w/ Fr. Peregrine: Patreon.com/CuddleUpPodcast

Buy The Snail and the King Here

Buy My Name is Philomena Here

Book is published by and read aloud with permission from Holy Heroes.

Bees, baseball, and books- we cover it all! You might end up with a Mary garden at the end of it, too. Author Neena joins for the most interesting talk and read aloud of her story.

RING ME at 269-340-0656 and share your favorite Catholic children’s book! 

BONUS (Video) Chat w/ Neena Gaynor: Patreon.com/CuddleUpPodcast

Book is published by TAN Books. Buy it here

Follow Neena on Instagram @neenagaynor

Join along and shout “YES!” in this interactive read-aloud of Gracie’s book on Mary. Our good friend of the show (and best-selling author!) Katie Warner guest-hosts. 

ENTER BOOK GIVEAWAY HERE 

Buy When Mary Says Yes here

Listen to Katie’s Lily Lolek episode on Cuddle Up here 

When Mary Says Yes is published by OSV Kids.

How is a new pope chosen? Join us in prayer for Pope Francis and discover how the Holy Spirit guides the Church in selecting our next Holy Father.

Original Release, Oct. 1, 2024:

It's time to elect a pope! Follow the cardinals right into the Sistine Chapel and discover the beautiful process of choosing a new leader for the Church. Author Katie Bogner joins to read aloud her story.

Curious about those free printables Katie mentions? Find all the important information here: https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/02/we-have-pope-my-new-book.html?m=1

We Have a Pope is published by St. Paul Center. Get a copy of the book from her publisher's website here: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/we-have-a-pope

Listen-- do you hear that? It's God's voice! When God speaks, do you know what happens? Find out in this heartwarming read aloud with author Hunter Leonard.

Buy Hunter's Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42FMY0b

Hunter's Book through Our Sunday Visitor: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/when-god-speaks.html

Visit Hunter's website: https://www.sacredvision.org

A Shroud of Turin story! Follow young Shira through Jerusalem as she experiences the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus… and finds another miracle along the way! 

Author Claudia Cangilla McAdam joins to read. 

Buy The Wordless Weaver here 

Claudia’s website 

It’s our lucky day! In this St. Patrick’s Day special, join tricky leprechaun Finnius in his pickpocketing adventures and watch as his greedy heart becomes as pure as gold… thanks to a special friend— St. Patrick! 

Buy the book here

Follow Elise on Instagram: @elisedanielauthor

Follow illustrator Tara: @tarawrightstudio

Are you ready for Lent? Journey through the Triduum with author Katie Bogner and discover the BEST all-encompassing book on Lent you can find!

Buy Katie's book here: https://stpaulcenter.com/allaboutlent/ (use code Gracie15 for 15% off!)

Here Katie read We Have a Pope on Cuddle Up

Follow Emmaus Road and Katie Bogner on Instagram: @emmausroadpublishing and @katherine.bogner 

Join Sofia on an adventure through a library that leads her to a book. Not just any book, but a book that is alive- a book that will change everything! Sister Allison joins for this endearing read aloud. 

Sister’s Links:

The Book That Changed Everything: https://paulinestore.com/the-book-that-changed-everything-qs1010106-202424.html

Sr. Allison's Author Website: https://pauline.org/staff/sr-allison-regina-gliot/

The Book That Changed Everything Bible Read-Alouds with Sr. Allison: Bible Read-Aloud Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C9Gwzu60us&list=PLLpZG3Vb5NlvbrgJAbD8PATOAEn0biHQ6&index=7&ab_channel=DaughtersofSt.Paul

Publishing with Pauline Books & Media: https://pauline.org/publishing/