A story 11 years in the making…

From the award-winning author and illustrator Fr. Peregrine Fletcher comes a story 11 years in the making…

When the Son of the King invites everyone to the castle, a little snail sets out on his journey…but the snail is not the only animal undertaking this quest! 

Through colorful imagery and beautiful verse, this story teaches the necessity of the Holy Trinity through the characters of the King, the Prince, and the Dove.

One mother wrote, “My kids and I loved this book! They were able to figure out that the book was about an invitation to all of us to go to heaven but that many of us, for several reasons, choose not to go. It showed the Holy Spirit always present and ready to help us in our journey here on earth.“

Written and illustrated by Fr. Peregrine (who is very busy as the Master of Novices for St. Michael’s Abbey!), this story is a parable that will draw children in with cheerful pictures while also introducing them to deep supernatural concepts. 

Another father said, “The Snail and the King is a beautiful tale filled with lessons of humility, perseverance, and trust. Those who read this book will be drawn to not only the striking images but also to a story that reveals the Blessed Trinity’s unfathomable love for each of us. Fr. Peregrine has illustrated and written another timeless book.” 

We think this Mom of Five said it best: “The children in our house read this book over and over again. My young readers were able to follow it on their own and cherished the times it was read to them. My older children were clearly impressed as well. This is a thorough story, with many pictures and many verses. This will be a treasured book in our house, read for many years and to come and saved for grandchildren.”

Similar to Discovering the Land of Virtues (another engaging story!), this beloved story helps instill your children with the importance and beauty of living a faith-filled virtuous life with the help of the Holy Trinity!

PS–Fr. Peregrine’s previous book won the 2024 International Book Award–learn more here!