A IS FOR ALTAR, B IS FOR BIBLE An excellent hands-on book for the 3-6 year old. Each page is beautifully illustrated with an atrium item and a brief prayer drawn from the scripture of liturgy.	THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND THE CHILD, A JOYFUL JOURNEY  A basic text for Level I:  3-6 year old catechesis. Provides a method for fostering a young child's spirituality through respect for the child's awe and wonder.  Sofia Cavalletti, Patricia Coulter, Gianna Gobbi, and Silvana Montanero.	RELIGIOUS POTENTIAL OF THE CHILD I Basic theory of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for ages 3-6.  Sofia Cavalletti.
LIVING LITURGY A basic text for the 6-9 year-old catechesis. Focuses on the most important aspects of Christian liturgy:  history, symbols, and meaning.  Sofia Cavalletti.	HISTORY'S GOLDEN THREAD The History of Salvation.  Basic text for the 9-12 year-olds. Filled with fifty chapters based on scripture and typology, focusing on the history of salvation, from Creation to Redemption to Parousia.  Sofia Cavalletti, translated by Rebekah Rojcewicz.	RELIGIOUS POTENTIAL OF THE CHILD II Basic theory of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for Level II:  6-9 year-olds.  Sofia Cavalleti
THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN A PARISH SETTING  Presents a very simple view of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd method. A great resource to hand to your DRE if you are trying to introduce CGS into your parish.  Tina Lillig.	MUSTARD SEED PREACHING A guide for preachers offering essential themes on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, A guide for preaching to children and to the heart of the child in each of us.  Ann Garrido	CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, ESSENTIAL REALITIES  A collection of essays celebrating 50 years of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Contributing writers include authors who have been involved with the work from the beginning and others who are significant to its current growth.  Tina Lillig.
CHILD IN THE CHURCH The original works, materials, and studies on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd by Maria Montessori and edited by E.M. Standing.	TEACHING DOCTRINE AND LITURGY  One of my personal favorites and another of the original publications on the beginning of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd by Sofia Cavalletti This book is "out of print" but occasionally you will find a copy for sale. Otherwise you can try to borrow the book through interlibrary loan at your local library.	LISTENING TO GOD WITH CHILDREN This is a MUST READ for anyone interested in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.An excellent resource and very easy to understand.  Gianna Gobbi, Rebekah Rojcewicz.
WAYS TO NURTURE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD The Christian message illuminated by Sofia Cavalletti's meditations with adults gathered as listeners of the Word. You are personally invited to listen and meditate on scripture and liturgy alongside the authors.  Sofia Cavalletti, Patricia Coulter.	JOURNALS OF CGS 1984-1997  Bound collection of the first 14 yearly journals of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Includes educational articles and samples of children's artwork. Highlights include a photo of Pope John Paul II observing an atrium in Rome, sample lesson plan, articles on the value of making one's own materials, and how to make an album page.	JOURNALS OF CGS 1998-2002 Each year having its own theme - 1998: the characteristics of the Catechesis and the International Council - 1999:justice and moral formation (including maxims list), 2000: focus on the history and prehistory of the CGS - 2001: the Montessori roots of the CGS including Gianna Gobbi's article on the Meaning, Importance, and Limitations of Our Catechetical Materials - 2002: focus on ecumenism.