Summa Theologiae for Babies: Prima Pars
By Adele Gulick · Published by TAN Books
Overview
It is never too early to introduce your children to the greatest minds in Church history. Summa Theologiae for Babies: Prima Pars (First Part, or Part I) translates the profound, foundational truths of Christian doctrine into a gentle format for the youngest members of the Church. Utilizing simple, rhythmic text and warm, engaging illustrations, this premium board book guides little ones to encounter the core teachings of our Faith—such as the mystery of the Holy Trinity, the creation of the angels, and the loving nature of God. Inspired by Saint Thomas Aquinas’s masterful synthesis of theology, this book offers an accessible and beautiful entrance into Catholic tradition for children ages 0 to 4, planting seeds of faith that will grow for a lifetime.
- Theology Made Simple: Translates deep, Thomistic concepts into delightful, child-friendly language paired with creative illustrations.
- Early Catechesis: Covers the very beginning of Catholic doctrine in a sensory and visual way perfectly suited for infants and toddlers.
- A Gift for the Soul: Allows parents, grandparents, and godparents to share the immutable truths of the Faith from the earliest years of life.
- Familiarity with the Divine: Fosters an early, affectionate familiarity with the Creed, the nature of God, and our heavenly guardians, the angels.
Why This Belongs in Your Child's Library:
- Durable Board Book Format: Designed to withstand the enthusiastic handling of infants and toddlers.
- The Ideal Catholic Gift: A unique and meaningful choice for holy baptisms, baby showers, first birthdays, or feast days.
- Parish Resource: Excellent addition to Catholic parish nurseries, preschool classrooms, and homeschooling shelves.
Intended Audience
This work is beautifully designed for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children (ages 0–4). It is a vital tool for parents, grandparents, catechists, and parish ministers who wish to introduce the deep roots of the Catholic faith in a gentle, age-appropriate, and visually captivating way.
FAQs
Is Saint Thomas Aquinas's writing actually in the book?
The book does not feature the complex Latin or scholastic arguments of the original text. Instead, it takes the core conclusions of the Prima Pars (the first part of the Summa regarding God and creation) and simplifies them into concepts a young child can visualize and understand.
Will there be books covering the other parts of the Summa?
Yes! This book covers the Prima Pars (First Part). Keep an eye out for future volumes in the series that will continue to bring the rest of St. Thomas Aquinas’s theology to little hearts.
Are the illustrations traditional or modern?
The illustrations are warm, friendly, and reverent. They are designed to captivate a toddler's attention while maintaining the sacred dignity of the theological subject matter.
Key Themes
- Early Catechesis: Planting doctrinal roots firmly in infancy.
- The Divine Order: A joyful introduction to God, the Holy Trinity, and the angels.
- Faith and Family: Fostering holy habits through intentional, family reading time.
- Author:
- Adele Gulick
- Pages:
- 32
- Publication Date:
- 12/02/25
5 Reviews
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Excellent
Excellent book. Funny for adults (although maybe you'll learn something) and great for kids.
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A must have for every Catholic household
This book is so simple yet profound that the adults in our household liked it too. Bought several to put in with newborn baby gifts! Love that it is heavy pages so small children can handle the book over and over without it deteriorating.
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Good introduction for little ones
I liked this a great deal and will donate a copy to my church library. We shouldn't underplay what children can and cannot comprehend. The Holy Spirit will guide them. The only question I have is why is Eve referred to as Adam's "buddy"? That seemed like an odd word choice to me.
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Summa Threologiae for babies
Makes the points in a very easy to understand way.
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Fabulous Way to Give Baby a Head Start!
Overall, this is an awesome product! It helps bring little minds and hearts into the most profound truths of the Holy Faith from the get-go! It has adorable illustrations, is sturdy, and easy to read to little ones. It is smaller in size, so baby hands can enjoy holding it. It is chewable, but that can't really be avoided unless you are going to go with cheap plastic pages. As a homeschooling mom of 17 years with 7 children, I have to say, I really wish I had things like this when my oldest was little. The only thing I personally would like to see is a bit more color in the illustrations.
