Book details

  • Genre:religion
  • Sub-genre:Christian Education / Children & Youth
  • Language:English
  • Pages:36
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798317834012

Lumi Prays the Rosary with Teta Rose

By Dr. Rhonda Kalasho Zoumalan

Overview


A tender story about faith, family, and the quiet power of prayer. Lumi loves visiting her grandmother, Teta Rose. Her home smells like warm cookies and clean laundry, and something peaceful seems to live there too. Every afternoon, Lumi watches Teta Rose gently move her rosary beads, whispering prayers with calm confidence. When Lumi's tummy hurts… when the cookies almost can't be baked… when life feels uncertain… Teta Rose always reaches for her beads. Are they magic? Through simple moments and loving conversations, Lumi begins to understand that the rosary is more than repetition — it is a way for the heart to "talk to heaven." As her grandmother shares the mysteries of love, courage, sorrow, and joy, Lumi discovers that the real miracle isn't sparkling beads. It's faith. Lumi Prays the Rosary with Teta Rose is a beautifully illustrated Catholic children's book that introduces young hearts to the rosary in a gentle, accessible way. Perfect for bedtime reading, First Communion gifts, or families seeking to pass down the gift of prayer across generations. Because the greatest legacy we can give our children is not just what we build — but what we believe.
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Description


A tender story about faith, family, and the quiet power of prayer. Lumi loves visiting her grandmother, Teta Rose. Her home smells like warm cookies and clean laundry, and something peaceful seems to live there too. Every afternoon, when the sunlight makes soft squares on the floor, Lumi watches Teta Rose sit in her favorite chair, rosary beads gently moving through her fingers as she whispers prayers. To Lumi, the rosary beads seem magical. When her grandmother's back aches, she reaches for her rosary beads. When they run out of milk before baking cookies, she reaches for her rosary beads. When Lumi's tummy hurts, Teta Rose places the rosary beads in Lumi's small hands and prays beside her. And somehow, peace always follows. But one day, Lumi finally asks the question she has been holding in her heart: Why do you always go to your rosary beads? With warmth and wisdom, Teta Rose explains that the rosary beads are not magic at all. They are a rosary — a way to remember the stories of love, courage, sorrow, light, and glory found in the life of Jesus and His mother, Mary. Each rosary bead is a prayer. Each prayer is a step closer to heaven. The rosary does not change God's love for us — it helps us remember it. As Lumi begins to understand the mysteries behind the rosary beads, her imagination fills with joyful moments, brave sacrifices, and the promise that love always wins. What once seemed like magic becomes something even greater: faith. Lumi Prays the Rosary with Teta Rose is a beautifully illustrated Catholic children's book that gently introduces young hearts to the rosary through the loving bond between grandmother and granddaughter. Perfect for bedtime reading, First Communion gifts, Marian feast days, or families seeking to pass down the gift of prayer across generations. Because the greatest legacy we can give our children is not just what we build — but what we believe.
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About The Author


Dr. Rhonda Kalasho Zoumalan is a devoted Catholic, mother, and entrepreneur who believes that faith is the greatest legacy we can pass to our children. As the founder and CEO of TruGLO Modern Dental, she leads multiple luxury dental practices in Southern California, where she is known for clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care. Featured in numerous national publications and recognized for her leadership in modern dentistry, Dr. Kalasho blends science, artistry, and heart in everything she builds. Yet beyond her professional accomplishments, her most cherished role is being a mother. Rooted deeply in her faith and inspired by the quiet strength of the women who shaped her life, she is passionate about preserving traditions that anchor families in love and prayer. Lumi Prays the Rosary with Teta Rose was born from her desire to help children see the rosary not as routine, but as relationship — a way for little hearts to learn trust, courage, and devotion. She lives in California with her husband, Dr. Christopher Zoumalan, and their three beautiful children. Together, they remain intentional about teaching faith, hard work, and gratitude, allowing their shared values to guide their daily life.
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