{"product_id":"god-is-near-abigail-t-harper-9798250130769","title":"God is Near: First Communion Stories for Awesome Girls: A Catholic Gift Book About the Sacrament of the Eucharist and Growing in Faith","description":"\u003cb\u003e20 gentle and heartfelt stories for awesome girls - just as they are - discovering God's personal love and presence during the First Communion year.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough relatable family and school moments, this book helps young girls see how God is near in everyday life - in friendship struggles, sibling conflicts, quiet fears, and joyful celebrations. Each story gently guides readers to understand the beauty of the sacraments and the richness of a Catholic way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat your awesome girl will find inside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 engaging stories about Emma, her brother Ben, her loving parents, and their dog Scout and cat Luna\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA key Bible verse that opens and anchors each chapter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 thoughtful reflection questions to help her come close to Jesus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA short, heartfelt prayer after every story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical insight into First Confession and First Holy Communion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEncouragement to stay close to Jesus through regular Communion, Confession, and daily Scripture reading\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book prepares girls not only for the day of First Communion, but for a living friendship with Jesus that continues long after the white dress is folded away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a highly positive theological review by Franciscan Friar Rev. Wit Chlondowski, O.F.M., Doctor of Theology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Abigail T. Harper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250130769\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Abigail T. Harper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454448775423,"sku":"9798250130769","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f3764ff1-f0a9-4a85-9d15-4f3d62e9e533.jpg?v=1777306316","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/god-is-near-abigail-t-harper-9798250130769","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}