The King of the Golden City is a fascinating tale which breathes into the heart of the child a deep understanding of Holy Communion while fostering a profound love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

Originally published in 1921, this classic tale has long been a favorite of young and old. This quality gift edition features 8 full-color paintings which bring the story to life for young readers. A perfect book for preparing and celebrating a child's First Holy Communion!

This book was originally written for a young child who asked Mother Loyola what she must do to prepare for her First Holy Communion. The child asked for a story with hidden messages. Guide your child in discovering the full meaning of this allegory with The King of the Golden City Study Guide which may be downloaded from Free Catholic Curricula.

While this book is a beautiful preparation for First Holy Communion, it is so powerful that it is recommended again in 5th or 6th grade, this time to be studied using the comprehension questions.

120 pages. 6"x9" Softcover. 8 full color paintings. Shrink-wrapped. ISBN 0-9764691-0-3