Books for Catholic School Students at Cardinal Joseph

/ February 19, 2025

Catholic School students receive a fun and engaging author visit with books, stories, music, and entertainment led by Unicorn Jazz Christian Speaker, Lisa Caprelli.

Books for Catholic School Students  ~ Virtual Behind-the-Scenes ~ an Author’s Journey and Author Visit Presentation to Classrooms of Mrs. Ryan-Haag and Mrs. Gutrich for Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School in Orland Hills, Illinois

Unicorn Jazz is a Social Emotional Learning book Series.  Lisa Created Love In His Image and God’s Masterpiece books for faith-based and Christian schools to teach children the importance of God’s love.

For free God’s Masterpiece coloring pages, write authorlisacaprelli@gmail.com

“God’s Masterpiece” is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that brings to life the theme of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 through the character of Joy and her cat – with these Books for Catholic School Students.

The book not only offers a captivating narrative and vibrant artwork but also serves as a powerful educational tool, teaching young readers essential virtues like patience, kindness, and humility. You can live through “God’s Masterpiece” instead of just reading about it. Lisa Caprelli’s book tells kids that they and everyone else is a beautiful part of God’s world and that everyone is special and loved. Illustrated by Davey VIllalobos.

Kids and adults will enjoy the story and learn important lessons about love, kindness, and how beautiful God’s world is. There is more to “God’s Masterpiece” than just a book. It’s a trip into the heart of what it means to love and be loved. In 1 Corinthians 13:4–8, often called the “Love Chapter,” there is a very important verse for kids!

Students can make their own BEE HAPPY Art, Here are samples of Students artwork:

All God’s Children Living by the Sea … Listen in our new OCEAN ANIMALS SONG: 

Unicorn Jazz celebrates reading

Lisa Caprelli, a talented Latina author, resides in Southern California and is touring the USA on a book tour.  Encouraged by her grandmother’s wisdom, Lisa pursued her passion for writing and helping others.  Today, Lisa is the creative force behind the beloved children’s book series, “Unicorn Jazz,” a heartwarming journey celebrating individuality, kindness, inclusivity, and creative expression. Her dedication to spreading joy and education extends beyond the pages with the captivating Amazon TV show, “Unicorn Jazz Presents The Thing I Do.”

Coming soon – God’s Masterpiece free printables and worksheets!

Free Teacher and student printables, coloring pages and curriculum activities – Parents and Educators: click here

Baby, I Love You (based on the book and song)

Behind-the-scenes past school author visits,

Bee-ing Happy With Unicorn Jazz and Friends for Ages 3-100 Bee-Cause We all Love Happiness!

Bee-ing Happy With Unicorn Jazz and Friends for Ages 3-100 Bee-Cause We all Love Happiness!

Author Lisa Caprelli, is happy to fulfill any book orders for our students, with some freebies and autographed by the author!  A book order form will go out before she visits our school.

Literacy Journey by Award-Winning Author

…a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

TEACHERS RESOURCES:

As part of the in-person visit to schools, author Lisa Caprelli will present a short 3-5 min video from “Unicorn Jazz Presents The Thing I Do” kids show on Amazon TV & and YouTube, including:

• Reading, writing, and behind the scenes from the Unicorn Jazz book series will be read
• Teachers can share or read in advance of this visit the Unicorn Jazz book one-storytime and the Unicorn Jazz Friendship song to get familiar with the character’s and stories’ themes of friendship, belonging, kindness, and social-emotional learning.
• Teachers can take advantage of learning resources for Unicorn Jazz
• Free resources for THE THING I DO book
• Songs from 10+ music videos created by Lisa at UnicornJazz.com/songs
• Additional 100+ -page variety of coloring pages, activities, and learning here.
• SEL learning packet

Thank you for supporting literacy and the joy of books and learning!

Grades K to 3 

OCEAN ANIMALS:

Explore fun facts about 26 favorite ocean animals! Each page is a riddle and a haiku poem. This book also comes with a song called HAIKU SONG by singer/actress, Emily Isabel available on all major music platforms! From jellyfish and corals to whales and sharks, Unicorn Jazz and friends uncover the most fascinating aspects of the underwater world throughout their adventure. The Earth is made up of two-thirds water, from our oceans. So marine life matters to us all. Introduce kids to a fun way of learning about ocean animals.

 To learn more about Lisa Caprelli’s faith-based leadership and speaker journey, click here.