The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith
No. of pages 32
Published: 2005
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Catholic Press Association Award Winner
Couched in the language and look of a fairy tale, and rich in solemn beauty, this tale of what happened when a destitute widow begs only a crust of bread in return for offering the Royal Wedding Mass is based on a the tradition of a miracle that also promotes a love of the Eucharist. Beautiful, four-color illustrations by award-winning artist Katalin Szegedi, will draw both children and adults into this charming story.
Josephine Nobisso is the author of numerous award-winning children's titles.
Katalin Szegedi is a native of Hungary where she continues to create illustrations for children's books. She is the recipient of many awards for her illustrations including the 2004 Hungarian Illustrator of the Year award and the Hungarian equivalent to the Caldecott Medal in 2003. She is the illustrator for Ambrose and the Princess published by Liturgical Press.
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There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2005 by Liturgical Press .
Josephine Nobisso is the author of several books, including The Numbers Dance, Show: Don't Tell!, and The Weight of a Mass She is the recipient of numerous awards, including Bank Street College's Best Book of the Year and a Catholic Press Association Award. She lives in Westhampton Beach, New York. Margo Sorenson is the author of over twenty-five books for young readers. Katalin Szegedi has been the recipient of many awards for her illustrations including the 2005 Hungarian Illustrator of the Year award and the Hungarian equivalent to the Caldecott Medal in 2001 and 2003.