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Summa Theologiae for Babies: Prima Secundæ Partis
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $11.95
ISBN13: 9781505138719
Publisher: Tan Books
Published: May 26 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.65
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.60 Depth: 5.60
Language: English
By Adele Gulick - Published by TAN Books
OverviewIntroduce your child to the foundations of the moral life through the timeless wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas. Summa Theologiae for Babies brings young readers into the heart of the Second Part of the Summa Theologiae, where the Angelic Doctor teaches how we choose the good, how our desires shape our actions, and how virtue forms a well-ordered soul.
Through 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.
In 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.
What This Book Offers:
Early Moral Formation: Introduces children to choosing good over evil from their earliest years.
Thomistic Wisdom Made Simple: Translates the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas into language children can grasp.
Virtue-Based Thinking: Builds an understanding of habits, character, and moral decision-making.
Faithful Clarity: Presents objective truth in a world that often denies it.
Form the Will Early: Help children understand how choices shape who they become.
Understand Virtue and Vice: Teach the difference between good habits and destructive ones.
Anchor in Truth: Give children a stable moral framework rooted in the Catholic tradition.
Build Toward Happiness: Show that true happiness comes from living according to God's design.
Strengthen Family Formation: Equip parents to teach moral clarity in daily life.
The moral life begins with learning to love what is good and to choose it again and again.
Intended AudienceThis 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.
It is not a simplified moral storybook alone, but a faithful introduction to the structure of the moral life rooted in Thomistic philosophy.
Practical use cases include bedtime reading, homeschool instruction, early catechesis, and daily formation within the home.
FAQsIs this book too advanced for young children?
No. It presents complex ideas in simple, engaging language and illustrations designed specifically for early learners.
What part of the Summa does it cover?
It introduces themes from the Second Part of the Summa Theologiae, focusing on the moral life and human action.
Is this part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to the Summa Theologiae for Babies series, designed to introduce Thomistic thought from the earliest years.
Early Formation in Virtue: Building habits of goodness from childhood.
The Will and Moral Choice: Understanding how decisions shape the soul.
Thomistic Foundations: Introducing the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Ordered Human Life: Forming a rightly ordered soul.
Truth and Happiness: Living according to God's design.
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