About the Authors
Maura Roan McKeegan
Maura Roan McKeegan is the author of a number of Catholic picture books, including the award-winning Old and New series; Where is Jesus Hidden?; St. Conrad and the Wildfire; The Poorest Shepherd; Julia Greeley: Secret Angel to the Poor; and Seven Clues: A Catholic Treasure Hunt, co-authored with Scott Hahn. Reading aloud with children is her favorite hobby.
Gina Capaldi
When Gina Capaldi was ten years old she wrote a letter to Norman Rockwell telling him she loved his work and when she grew up wanted to be an illustrator, too! Mr. Rockwell wrote back to Gina and this very letter sits near her drafting table—forever encouraging and uplifting her. She is the author and illustrator of numerous books, including The Real Presence with Claudia Cangilla McAdam, St. Kateri Tekawitha, and Julia Greeley: Secret Angel to the Poor with Maura Roan McKeegan.
What People Are Saying
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With meditative watercolor illustrations, Peter and Jesus by a Charcoal Fire introduces the children to the story of Peter’s call, betrayal, and reconciliation with Jesus. With subtle language choices, this Scriptural narrative invites readers to understand Peter’s discipleship in a new light, and to find in the light of that charcoal fire a glimpse of Jesus’ unquenchable love and overwhelming mercy.
Theresa Kiser
Host of the Catholic Kidlit Podcast and author of Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server
From the excitement of being called to follow Jesus, to the despair of denying Him in a moment of weakness, to the joy of reunion and forgiveness after the Resurrection, St. Peter's life models the highs and lows of discipleship. Maura Roan McKeegan captures the character of Peter and his relationship with Jesus in a way that children can understand and connect to. Drawing comparisons between events in Peter’s life, the flow of stories gives a model for remaining close with Jesus even after we have made mistakes. This would make a perfect read aloud especially during the Easter season or when helping prepare children to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation!
Katherine Bogner
Teacher, DRE, and Author of Through the Year with Jesus and Through the Year with Mary
Maura McKeegan offers another beautiful book for children, showing how Jesus meets—and redeems—Peter. The setting: two charcoal fires, one of betrayal and one of redemption. I look forward to reading this to my grandchildren!
Kimberly Hahn
Author, Speaker, and Host of the Beloved and Blessed Podcast
With meditative watercolor illustrations, Peter and Jesus by a Charcoal Fire introduces the children to the story of Peter’s call, betrayal, and reconciliation with Jesus. With subtle language choices, this Scriptural narrative invites readers to understand Peter’s discipleship in a new light, and to find in the light of that charcoal fire a glimpse of Jesus’ unquenchable love and overwhelming mercy.
Theresa Kiser
Host of the Catholic Kidlit Podcast and author of Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server
From the excitement of being called to follow Jesus, to the despair of denying Him in a moment of weakness, to the joy of reunion and forgiveness after the Resurrection, St. Peter's life models the highs and lows of discipleship. Maura Roan McKeegan captures the character of Peter and his relationship with Jesus in a way that children can understand and connect to. Drawing comparisons between events in Peter’s life, the flow of stories gives a model for remaining close with Jesus even after we have made mistakes. This would make a perfect read aloud especially during the Easter season or when helping prepare children to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation!
Katherine Bogner
Teacher, DRE, and Author of Through the Year with Jesus and Through the Year with Mary
Maura McKeegan offers another beautiful book for children, showing how Jesus meets—and redeems—Peter. The setting: two charcoal fires, one of betrayal and one of redemption. I look forward to reading this to my grandchildren!
Kimberly Hahn
Author, Speaker, and Host of the Beloved and Blessed Podcast
With meditative watercolor illustrations, Peter and Jesus by a Charcoal Fire introduces the children to the story of Peter’s call, betrayal, and reconciliation with Jesus. With subtle language choices, this Scriptural narrative invites readers to understand Peter’s discipleship in a new light, and to find in the light of that charcoal fire a glimpse of Jesus’ unquenchable love and overwhelming mercy.
Theresa Kiser
Host of the Catholic Kidlit Podcast and author of Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server
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