A whole new way to HERO.
With role models to inspire their imagination
children can embrace HEROIC VIRTUE,
that is energized by God’s GRACE,
as their eternal SUPER-power.
NEW RELEASE!
The newest Tiny Virtue Heroes storybook titled: Many Thanks for a MOO-siah - The Virtue Story of Gratitude was released in June, 2023!
Children love seeing the story of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple as told by adorable Ziva the red calf. She admires the virtue-strength of GRATITUDE in her hero and friend, elderly Simeon.
Simeon shares hints that help prepare young hearts for Eucharist, because the Redemption of Jesus renews all sacrifices, and none who “coo”, “baa”, or “moo” will be needed when worship becomes a holy “Todah!” offering of grain and GRATITUDE.
Meet ALL 35 Tiny Virtue Heroes™
The CHARACTERS who inspire CHARACTER in children.
Every child can be a JOYFUL Virtue Hero!
Heroic Virtue is the super-power that works in real life!
We encourage you to help your child to imagine him or herself as a virtue hero, whose “super powers” are hidden in plain sight, as they live with the strength of God’s love in each daily thought, prayer, conversation, and action. Virtue Heroes make the world a better place during our time on earth, while also preparing for the journey to our forever home to be with all God’s heroes in heaven.
Tiny Virtue Heroes are pretend friends who turn a child’s IMAGINATION into a sacred training space, in which everyday habits are powered by the “G-Force” of God’s grace to become real life super-powers! These animal and insect characters are friendly “sidekick” storytellers, who introduce kids to real Virtue Heroes from the Bible and from the Virtue Mission Regions of the world. Pretending with the Virtue Heroes can make children virtue-STRONG!
The Tiny Virtue Heroes are a tiny but mighty menagerie of illustrated animals and insects who are at the heart of a much larger Virtue Literacy Vision. These animated characters are featured in the recommendations for children’s content on VirtueSearch.com - an online virtue-based rating system for books, videos, music, and more.
The Virtue Literacy Project is the not-for-profit initiative affiliated with the Tiny Virtue Heroes brand that works to energize habits of virtue - in people of all ages - through the content we read, watch and listen.
INSPIRED JOY
The recently released Tiny Virtue Hero Storybook: Buzzin’ About Cousins is the perfect way to introduce children to John the Baptist…as a child: with his camel hair cape, love for baths, and taste for locusts and honey! You’ll be delighted by the way Buzzin’ About Cousins helps children desire to inspire others with JOY and faith. The virtue side-kick storyteller is Devoree the honeybee. She tells the story of her hero: elderly Elizabeth and pre-born John the Baptist at the Visitation…plus also she helps us imagine them in the wilderness with John as a young child. This is book #2 in the Team JOY series. We were so pleased to release this charmingly pro-life title in 2022 - the year many more babies could leap in the womb for joy!
Collect all 5 Tiny Virtue Heroes™ TEAM JOY Bible Story Books
with the Virtue CHARACTERS that build character in kids.
We highly recommend you pair each of the Tiny Virtue Heroes books with a toy represents the animal storyteller.
It helps the child internalize and imagine the story, the virtue, and more, long after story time is done. See links below for options available on Amazon.
A Mouse and A Miracle
Moshe the Mouse: the Tiny Virtue Hero of HUMILITY!
Click HERE to order Team JOY Book #1.
A Mouse and a Miracle is the story of humble Mary at the Annunciation - told by Moshe the mouse - who energizes children with a desire for the JOYFUL and HEROIC virtue of HUMILITY!
Buzzin’ About Cousins
Devoree the Honeybee: the Tiny Virtue Hero of
INSPIRATION!
Click HERE to order Team Joy Book #2
Buzzin’ About Cousins is the inspiring story of Elizabeth at the Visitation of Mary, and SO much More! - told by Devoree the Honeybee- who shows children how to grow strong in the virtue of INSPIRATION!
Wisdom Finds a Way
Amel the Camel: the Tiny Virtue Hero of
WISDOM!
Click HERE to order Team Joy Book #3!
Wisdom Finds a Way is the story of wise king Balthazar leading the Magi in search of baby Jesus - told by Amel the Camel - who shows children how to grow strong in the virtue of WISDOM!
COMING SOON!! Many Thanks for a MOO-siah!
Ziva the Red Calf, is the Tiny Virtue Hero of
Gratitude!
Order Team JOY Book #4 when it is released in JUNE 2023!
Many Thanks for a MOO-siah is the story of Simeon and the Presentation at the Temple - told by Ziva the Red Calf - who shows us how to grow strong in the virtue of GRATITUDE!
We are so excited to complete this TEAM JOY set of five Bible Story books in 2023!
**For families who pray the Rosary, these stories really help children imagine the STORY behind each of the Joyful Mysteries. Enrich your children’s prayer life with the Tiny Virtue Heroes as their “Prayer Partners.”
Jesus Lost and Found
Eli the Caterpillar, is the Tiny Virtue Hero of
KINDNESS!
Click HERE to order Team JOY Book #5.
Jesus Lost and Found is the story where we search for young Jesus and FIND him with joy - told by Eli the Caterpillar - who shows us how to grow strong in the virtue of KINDNESS!
Kind reviews of the books and the series:
TVH Series:
Danielle Bean - Acclaimed author and Brand Manager: CatholicMom.com
I love watching these characters come to life. I know there’s lots of good things to come! Everybody go to VirtueHeroes.com. Check out all the characters there and introduce your kids to them!
Jesus Lost and Found:
Catholic author T. M. Gauoette
"This beautifully illustrated story about the finding of Jesus in the Temple is so sweetly told. I love this whole concept of teaching our young children the different Mysteries of the Rosary, and then adding virtue heroes for children to befriend and emulate. Cathy Gilmore's Virtue Heroes series is a truly valuable gift for our time, and Jeanie Egolf's illustrations are the icing on the cake. Gorgeous! So in love with this!"
A Mouse and a Miracle:
Kieth Berube - Marian Scholar “I LOVE this little book! Seriously, the text, the pictures, just lovely, it's wonderful.”
Janeen - Beautiful book, beautiful message A well-known priest recently said if you want your children to be holy, don’t just tell them what not to do, teach them the virtues. Cathy Gilmore wraps the message of humility in an engaging story with stunning illustrations. This story will help children understand the life and times of the Blessed Mother and help them relate to her. I can’t wait to read the next one in the series!
Don - Delightful book with an amazing story
Love this book! My children were so excited to read it. My first grader fell in love with Mo the Mouse. I was so happy to have content that teaches virtues in such a delightful way. The illustrations are breathtakingly beautiful. Highly recommend this book.
Erin Broestl - Mary, the Mother of Jesus growing up and at the Annunciation with her little mouse friend, Mo
This book is destined to become a classic. It tells the story of Mary, the Mother of Jesus as she grows up in the temple with her little mouse friend, Moshe. Gorgeous illustrations are reminiscent of Disney but very respectful of the subject matter! Mary dancing with delight is my favorite one. The virtue that Mary teaches us is humility, and every child can learn that virtues are the real superpowers! A must-have for your school, library, or personal story collection for children grades preschool through 4th grade.
L. Wahl - A Family Treasure
What a fantastic book! The story is absolutely beautiful and the illustrations are stunning! The engaging little mouse, Moshe, will delight youngsters while teaching them about the incredible faith of Mary.
Andrea Anthony - (Australia) Beautiful and Meaningful
I loved that this book was not only an imaginative retelling of a true story, it also had facts and information at the back of the book to help keep the knowledge of the Catholic faith growing in children.
Wisdom Finds a Way:
Karen Kelly Boyce - acclaimed creator of "The Sisters of the Last Straw" series
"Cathy Gilmore and her Tiny Virtue Heroes continue to captivate and teach the young. This is a powerful, delightful, and beautifully illustrated book. I love it."
Tisa - Children NEED this! Beautiful story!
A beautiful story with a strong, positive message for children. I bought a few of these for the kids I nanny and both they and their parents love them! Wonderfully written and illustrated.
Don - Stunning illustrations and beautiful story.
A wonderful story and stunning illustrations. My six year old just adores Amel the Camel. The illustrations are so beautiful that it captured her imagination. We are working on her reading skills, so this is a delightful joy that we read over and over again.
YV MB - Packed with lessons of faith, capturing children's attention and creativity!
This book, along with A Mouse and A Miracle (first book in the series) are absolutely AMAZING!! They're filled with wonderful faith content, perfect for capturing and maintaining children's attention and interest. These books provide a very entertaining, inspiring, and hopeful way of learning about God and the many virtues that are a part of living our faith. Absolutely recommend!!
Christina - Captured my children’s imaginations
I can not recommend this book enough. My 6 yo daughter and 10 yo son love it! We are so excited to collect all of the virtue heroes! (Mom even learned a thing or two).
A Mini-Virtue Curriculum in Each Book:
Tucked in the back of each storybook is a simple & enjoyable mini-curriculum in Virtue - that can be revisited each time the story is read. The Tiny Virtue Hero character speaks directory to the child - inviting them to BE a Virtue Hero in what they THINK and Pray, Do and SAY.
Here are sample pages from “A Mouse and a Miracle.”
In “ A Mouse and a Miracle,” Moshe starts by inviting the child to follow the humble example of his hero, Virgin Mary. *Each Story has a “Character Card” page so the child has a simple reference point about the tiny hero of that story, and learn to admire what this tiny virtue hero admires.
Moshe then invites the child to discover an amazing little-known Mission Virtue Hero, and pray…right then…for the people in the Mission Virtue Region of Asia. *Each book focuses the child’s prayer on one of five different mission regions. This tiny prayer connects the child with God’s grace, in real time, to help little heroes begin to grow virtue-strong.
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