BOOK REVIEW: HEAR MY VOICE
I recently had the pleasure of reading a galley copy of Hear My Voice by Jonathan Stampf. In Hear My Voice , Stampf presents us with a children’s translation of Gospel readings for the Catholic Mass for the 2009 liturgical year. The hardcover book is beautifully illustrated by the award – winning, graphic designer Robert Conrad. Rosemarie Duckman, veteran Catholic teacher for 20+ years and a dedicated, retired Catholic elementary school principal, Rosemarie Duckman, edited and reviewed the book. Hear My Voice effectively conveys to children the message of the gospel, enabling the child to fully and actively participate in the Mass by presenting the entire gospel reading and at the same time providing a clear, simple message in larger type, explaining the gospel to the child in a language that he can easily understand, without speaking down to him. The beautifully colored illustrations and the clear message are sure to attract and hold the child’s attention not only during private stu...