Faith Tree Readers

Catholic early reader books by level — sight-word readers for ages 4–8

Catholic children's books built on proven early reader principles — controlled vocabulary, repetition, and structured progression — with stories drawn from Scripture, the saints, and the Catholic life. Every book closes with a prayer and a Thankful Thought.

Level 1 · First Steps · Ages 4–5

Level 1: The First Steps Series — beginning reader books

Eight foundational children's Bible stories for a child's very first reading, written with the Level 1 sight-word list so children can truly read them on their own. Each title is also a read-along video with word-by-word highlighting.

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Level 1 Coloring Book — Bible coloring pages for kids

Every First Steps story to color — the same scenes children read, ready for crayons.

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Level 1 Activity Book

Sight-word practice, tracing, and simple puzzles that reinforce the Level 1 stories and words.

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The reading journey

Four Levels. One Growing Child.

Levels 2 through 4 are in development now — beginning readers meet the great figures of the Old and New Testaments, growing readers meet the saints, and confident readers take on the parables.

First Steps

Ages 4–5 · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Simple words, short sentences, and gentle repetition. Stories of Creation, God's love, and the very basics of faith — carried in simple language a child can read on their own for the first time.

Beginning Reader

Ages 5–6 · Kindergarten & Grade 1

Sight-word growth and slightly longer sentences bring beloved Scripture stories to life. Children grow as readers while encountering the great figures of the Old and New Testaments.

Growing Reader

Ages 6–7 · Grade 1 & Grade 2

Expanded vocabulary and richer sentence structure open the door to the lives of the saints, the virtues, and the traditions of the Catholic faith — told with age-appropriate warmth and depth.

Confident Reader

Ages 7–8 · Grade 2 & Grade 3

Richer stories, parables, and deeper themes of faith and virtue. Children who have grown through the earlier levels arrive here ready to read independently and to truly wrestle with what it means to live well.