Transforming Our Days by Richard Gaillardetz

Transforming Our Days by Richard Gaillardetz

Poems for young children, meant to inspire

imagination, creativity and enjoyment.

In her second collection of verse, poet Miriam Kam Weisbrod invites children into the world of imagination through reflections that touch on relatable themes like toys, animals, nature, and fictional characters.

Along with poetry that will inspire little ones to learn, Miriam Weisbrod provides pictures and space for children to express their creativity through colorful drawings. From a little old lady who needs a bit of help during a rainstorm to tiny elves who march along in a column of twelve, Miriam Weisbrod leads children down a magical path where dreams come true and happiness is encouraged.

A Rainbow of Poetry for Children shares playful verse, vibrant pictures, and a coloring book that will encourage children to read, smile, and create beauty in their own worlds.

Richard R. Gaillardetz, PhD, is the Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology at Boston College. Dr. Gaillardetz previously taught at the University of Toledo from 2001 to 2011 as the Thomas and Margaret Murray and James J. Bacik Professor of Catholic Studies at the University of Toledo and from 1991 to 2001 at the University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Theology in Houston from 1991 to 2001. He received a BA in humanities from the University of Texas, an MA in biblical theology from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, and an MA and PhD from the University of Notre Dame in systematic theology. He has written numerous articles and books.

Dr. Gaillardetz was a Catholic delegate on the U.S. Catholic-Methodist Dialogue (2000-2005). He served on the Board of Directors of the Catholic Theological Society of America (2006-2008), and in June 2011 he was elected vice-president. He has received numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association for his writing and in 2000 received the Sophia Award, which is offered annually by the faculty of the Washington Theological Union in recognition of a theologian's contributions to the life of the Church. Dr. Gaillardetz is a popular speaker at theological and pastoral conferences. He is married to Diana Gaillardetz, and they are the parents of four boys.