Newly revised and updated by Kolbe Academy in 2025, this classic Catholic reader now features clear, easy-to-read text and images and integrated student comprehension questions to enhance learning.
Originally published in 1895, this beloved softbound book offers timeless reading selections, vocabulary words, and phonics instruction, all presented from a deeply Catholic perspective. Rooted in a vibrant era of the Church, this edition continues to provide young learners with a rich literary foundation while reinforcing faith and values through engaging text and thoughtful exercises.
Course this book is used in:
- Language Arts 2
- Online
- Reading and Literature 2:
- Homeschool
Reading and Literature 2 continues to develop strong reading skills while deepening students’ engagement with good literature. Anchored in Catholic National Reader, Book Two and enriched by classic novels, fables, poetry, and saint stories, this course strengthens phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension through a carefully sequenced selection of texts.
The course includes multiple reading tracks, allowing families to select an appropriate level while maintaining a coherent and unified curriculum. Students participate in guided and independent reading, with a strong emphasis on reading aloud, attentive listening, and mutual response.
Alongside the primary reader, students encounter longer literary works and varied genres, developing the ability to follow plots, identify characters, recognize key details, and understand an author’s purpose. Poetry and language-rich texts help students internalize patterns of language, while writing assignments—such as narration and simple book reports—build skills in clear and effective expression.
By uniting skill development with rich literary content and flexible pacing, the course fosters a love of reading and an appreciation for well-crafted language and stories.