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THE PURPLES ARE COMING!
By Ilow & Sheri Roque
THE PURPLES ARE COMING! is the first of four volumes of the Happiness March Adventure series by children’s book authors, Ilow & Sheri Roque. Written as a fun, beautifully illustrated long verse poem, THE PURPLES ARE COMING! enables children of all ages to develop a love of reading while gaining a deep appreciation of Catholic faith and virtues. By seamlessly integrating a subtle discussion of the love of God and prayer into a delightful story of spring in the animal kingdom, THE PURPLES ARE COMING! will encourage young families to read together for generations to come, while introducing and reinforcing important aspects of their Catholic faith.
BE A FAMILY: THE PURPLES ARE COMING! is meant to be read out loud, again and again. The book’s fanciful characters are inquisitive and endearing. The language is poetic. The lush, whimsical illustrations convey symbolic meanings that stimulate discussion. Little ones are encouraged to begin to think beyond themselves while learning important lessons about how to bring their faith into their everyday lives.
FUN FOR ALL: Regardless of your reading level, THE PURPLES ARE COMING! provides a fun way to bring families together to explore Catholic faith and virtues. Beginners will find the lush illustrations delightfully captivating. More experienced readers will enjoy the whimsical poetic narrative and the underlying symbolism. Great for family gatherings, THE PURPLES ARE COMING! provides fun for family and friends.
AN ENDURING CLASSIC: THE PURPLES ARE COMING! is a beautifully illustrated Catholic spiritual classic. Zany characters and humorous situations are used to great effect, as is the subtly expansive vocabulary. Both encourage children to develop a love of words and spiritual insight that will help them “seek the heights.”
CREATIVE, INSPIRING, AND SURPRISINGLY SOULFUL: THE PURPLES ARE COMING! provides a higher vision for Catholic readers and their families. The book transcends the one-dimensional realm of idle entertainment by offering beautifully illustrated, fun, theologically substantive works of imaginative children’s literature that open new horizons of learning about Catholic faith and virtues.
A GREAT VALUE: THE PURPLES ARE COMING! is available in dust-jacketed hardcover format designed to last for generations. At $17.99, with 10 inch square sewn pages and reinforced binding, THE PURPLES ARE COMING! is meant to be lovingly read and enjoyed year after year.
THE "MUST HAVE" CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S BOOK: Our hope is that THE PURPLES ARE COMING! will become a spiritual classic. In fact, our dearest hope is that children reading
THE PURPLES ARE COMING! today will someday look back and say: ‘It opened the world of prayer to me.’”
BOOKS THAT SERVE AS A ROADMAP TO CATHOLIC FAITH AND VIRTUES: THE PURPLES ARE COMING! was written to help introduce young children to Catholic faith and virtues. Beautifully illustrated and written in the style of humorous poetic verse, the entire series serves as a kind of roadmap to Catholic faith and virtues, helping children and young families learn:
| Humility | Sobriety | Justice | Punctuality |
| Religion | Modesty | Respect | Simplicity |
| Charity Towards God |
Detachment |
Charity towards Neighbor |
Sincerity |
| Obedience to God |
Chastity | Generosity | Affability |
| Prudence | Gentleness | Kindness | Loyalty |
| Docility | Fortitude | Mercy | Teamwork |
| Order | Perseverance | Forgiveness | Good Humor |
| Euphily | Patience | Compassion or Empathy |
Responsibility |
| Foresight | Industriousness | Understanding | Friendship |
| Solertia | Magnanimity | Gratitude | Hospitality |
| Temperance | Optimism | Cheerfulness |