{"product_id":"summa-theologiae-for-babies-adele-gulick-9781505138719","title":"Summa Theologiae for Babies: Prima Secundæ Partis","description":"Summa Theologiae for Babies\u003cp\u003eBy Adele Gulick - Published by TAN Books\u003c\/p\u003eOverview\u003cp\u003eIntroduce your child to the foundations of the moral life through the timeless wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas. \u003cb\u003eSumma Theologiae for Babies\u003c\/b\u003e brings young readers into the heart of the Second Part of the \u003ci\u003eSumma Theologiae\u003c\/i\u003e, where the Angelic Doctor teaches how we choose the good, how our desires shape our actions, and how virtue forms a well-ordered soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging illustrations and clear, simple language, children follow along with baby Thomas as he begins to understand the moral life. Concepts such as the will, the passions, virtue and vice, God's law, and true happiness are presented in a way that is both accessible and faithful. Rather than diluting these truths, this book translates them into a form that captures the imagination and lays a lasting foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a culture that often confuses right and wrong, this book gives children clarity from the beginning. It does not merely teach what goodness is--it begins forming the habit of choosing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat This Book Offers: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Moral Formation: \u003c\/b\u003e Introduces children to choosing good over evil from their earliest years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomistic Wisdom Made Simple: \u003c\/b\u003e Translates the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas into language children can grasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVirtue-Based Thinking: \u003c\/b\u003e Builds an understanding of habits, character, and moral decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaithful Clarity: \u003c\/b\u003e Presents objective truth in a world that often denies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm the Will Early: \u003c\/b\u003e Help children understand how choices shape who they become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand Virtue and Vice: \u003c\/b\u003e Teach the difference between good habits and destructive ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnchor in Truth: \u003c\/b\u003e Give children a stable moral framework rooted in the Catholic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild Toward Happiness: \u003c\/b\u003e Show that true happiness comes from living according to God's design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrengthen Family Formation: \u003c\/b\u003e Equip parents to teach moral clarity in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eFrom the Tradition\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe moral life begins with learning to love what is good and to choose it again and again.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntended Audience\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for young children, parents, and families seeking to introduce Catholic moral teaching at the earliest stages of formation. It is especially valuable for those who want to shape their child's understanding of right and wrong with clarity and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not a simplified moral storybook alone, but a faithful introduction to the structure of the moral life rooted in Thomistic philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical use cases include bedtime reading, homeschool instruction, early catechesis, and daily formation within the home.\u003c\/p\u003eFAQs\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this book too advanced for young children?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It presents complex ideas in simple, engaging language and illustrations designed specifically for early learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat part of the Summa does it cover?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt introduces themes from the Second Part of the \u003ci\u003eSumma Theologiae\u003c\/i\u003e, focusing on the moral life and human action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this part of a series?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It belongs to the \u003ci\u003eSumma Theologiae for Babies\u003c\/i\u003e series, designed to introduce Thomistic thought from the earliest years.\u003c\/p\u003eKey Themes\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Formation in Virtue: \u003c\/b\u003e Building habits of goodness from childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Will and Moral Choice: \u003c\/b\u003e Understanding how decisions shape the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomistic Foundations: \u003c\/b\u003e Introducing the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrdered Human Life: \u003c\/b\u003e Forming a rightly ordered soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTruth and Happiness: \u003c\/b\u003e Living according to God's design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Adele Gulick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 150513871X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781505138719\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tan Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.60h x 5.60w x 1.00d","brand":"Adele Gulick","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801569276159,"sku":"9781505138719","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/summa-theologiae-for-babies-adele-gulick-9781505138719","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}