In a recent Daybook post I asked for suggestions on the best way to go about selling some of our books that we have duplicates of or are just sitting on our shelves, to make room (and a little money) for next year’s school books. After a bit of encouragement from a couple visitors (who mentioned Tracy’s recent Used Book Post), I decided to go ahead and try listing them here at Shower of Roses! I hope you all don’t mind. 🙂
If you are interested in purchasing any of the books, please leave a comment with your email address and I will send you my PayPal info. (If you’d rather not leave your email address, you can email me directly at jessica(dot)showerofroses(at)gmail(dot)com) Please add $5 to your order to cover the cost of packaging and media rate in the continental U.S. unless you want a lot of books, then the shipping might be a little more, and I will get back to you with the actual shipping total.
I still have a ton of books to sift through, and I may end up adding to this post, but at least this is a start. Here is what I have available so far:
UPDATE :: Thank you all so much for your interest and purchases! I’ve updated this post, listing all the books that have sold, or that have sales pending, and have also reduced the prices on some of the remaining items. Thank you again!!
7/11: The sales on a couple items fell through. Those items are now updated as available.
These are all in like new condition, though a couple have a little shelf wear to the covers:
- Religion 1 for Young Catholics, Asking $10.00
- Religion 2 for Young Catholics (2005 Edition), Asking $12.00
- Reading 3 for Young Catholics (2009 Edition),
Asking $10.00(Sold) - Spelling 1 for Young Catholics (2007 Edition), Asking $7.00
- English 1 for Young Catholics,
Asking $10.00(Sold) - Spelling 3 for Young Catholics (2007 Edition), Asking $7.00
- I also have English 3 for Young Catholics (2009 Edition – not pictured above) This one has been used and has writing on pages 7, 11-13, 19-21, as well as a few other marks (circles, checks) in the first 2 chapters. Otherwise it is in like new condition,
Asking $10.00(Sold)
- Voyages in English 1st Year (Lepanto Press, $10)
- Voyages in English 2nd Year (Lepanto Press, $10)
- Teacher’s Manuals for Voyages in English 1st & 2nd Years (Lepanto Press, $12)
- Pre-K Teacher’s Guide,
Asking $5.00(Sale Pending) - Kindergarten Teacher’s Guide
,
Asking $5.00(Sale Pending) - Printing Teacher’s Guide,
Asking $5.00(Sale Pending) - Cursive Teacher’s Guide,
Asking $5.00(Sale Pending)
- Daily Language Review, Grade 2, Pages 19-112 are loose but in excellent condition, I had my son look at the pages and write the answers in a notebook,
Asking $7.00(Sold) - Building Spelling Skills, Grade 2, New-Never Used, Asking $10.00
- Building Spelling Skills: Grade 3, Weeks 1-8 of 30 have been completed, Asking $5.00
- Building Spelling Skills: Grade 5, New – Never Used, Asking $10.00
- Daily Language Review, Grade 1, (not pictured above) Pages 07-112 are loose but in excellent condition, I had my son look at the pages and write the answers in a notebook,
Asking $7.00(Sold) - Building Spelling Skills, Grade 1, (not pictured above) MISSING WEEK ONE and first page of Week two, Pages 39-142 are loose but in excellent condition, I had my son look at the pages and write the answers in a notebook, Asking $6.00
This set of Science books/materials is used by Kolbe Academy in the 1st-4th Grades – I purchased it all used from Amazon, Ebay and Cathswap. I have the Grades 1-4 texts, two workbooks for Grades 1-2, and the Course Plans for 1st and 2nd Grade. I would prefer to sell all the Harcourt materials together for $50.00.
- Harcourt Science Grades 1-2
- Harcourt Science, 2nd Grade Workbook (I have two more unused workbooks – the cover on the back of one has a small tear)
- Harcourt Science Grades 3-4
All of these various science books are in very good/like new condition, with only a little shelf wear to the covers:
- Exploring Creation with Astronomy, Like new – (I purchased two of these when my boys were studying Astronomy, and have decided to just keep one),
Asking $25.00(Sold) - Dinosaur Model and StoryBook Ferocious Flesh-Eaters (Includes models to make and fact-packed stories)
, Asking $2.00
- Dinosaur Model and StoryBook Mega Plant-Eaters (Includes models to make and fact-packed stories)
, Asking $2.00
- By Day and By Night (Explore Your World)
, Asking $2.00
- Planet Earth & Art Activities (Arty Facts)
, Asking $2.00
- The Usborne Internet-linked First Encyclopedia of Science
,
Asking $3.00(Sold)
This United States Map Felt Board set is great for teaching the states, capitals, rivers, oceans, lakes and mountain ranges. It is still in nearly perfect condition, asking $10.00 (Sold).
Various History and Religion Books – we happen to have duplicates of all these great books :
- Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution
, wear to cover,
Asking $3.00(Sold) - If You Lived With The Sioux Indians
, old edition with wear to cover,
Asking $2.50(Sold) - Adam of the Road (Newbery Library, Puffin)
,
Asking $4.00(Sold) - Children’s Retreats, new,
Asking $11.00(Sold) - A Life of Our Lord for Children
, new,
Asking $8.00(Sold)
- Saxon Math K Home Study Kit with Meeting Book,
Asking $35.00(Sale Pending) - Math K Meeting Book (new, not pictured), Asking $7.00
- Saxon Math 1 Teachers Edition,
Asking $33.00(Sold) - Saxon Math 2 Home Study Kit with Workbooks and Meeting Book,
Asking $50.00(Sold) - Saxon Math 3 Home Study Kit with Workbooks and Meeting Book, Asking $50.00
This Manipulative Kit includes Hundred’s Board, 1 Mini Clocks, 77 (of 100) Plastic Pattern Blocks, 2 Geoboards with Rubber Bands, Tangrams, 100 Color Tiles, 100 MathLink Cubes, 48 Baby Bear Counters, Double-Nine Dominoes, and Tote Tray with Lid. Does not include beginner’s balance board, one of the clocks, and rulers.
- Saxon Home Study K-3 Manipulative Kit,
Asking $38.00(Sold)
Various card games and math manipulative items:
- Student Clocks – Set of 2,
Asking $2.00(Sold) - Melissa and Doug Wooden Abacus
,
Asking $8.00(Sold) - Cranium Zigity (Tin)
, like new,
Asking $5.00(Sold) - Discovery Toys Wiz Kidz Card Game
, Asking $8.00
- Telling Time with Flashcards
, new/never used,
Asking $6.00(Sold) - 50 Things to do on a Journey
, some wear to corner of box, otherwise like new (just realized we had two of this game), Asking $5.00
- How to Draw Animals,
Asking $7.00(Sold) - The Usborne Book of Papercraft
,
Asking $7.00(Sold) - I Can Do All Things – A Beginning Book of Drawing and Painting
, Asking $10.00
The following are all wonderful books, we just happen to have duplicate copies on our bookshelves. They are all in very good condition:
- Beorn the Proud
by Madeleine Polland,
Asking $8.00(Sold) - Saint Isaac and the Indians
by Milton Lomask,
Asking $7.00(Sold) - St. Pius X : The Farm Boy Who Became Pope
by Walter Diethelm,
Asking $7.00(Sold) - Patron Saint of First Communicants: The Story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini by Mary Fabyan Windeatt,
Asking $5.00(Sold) - Saint Rose of Lima: The Story of the First Canonized Saint of the Americas by Mary Fabyan Windeatt,
Asking $5.00(Sold) - Francis and Clare Saints of Assisi
by Helen Walker Homan,
Asking $7.00(Sold)
Set of 6 Saint Joseph Coloring Books, all in new condition. I have 8 sets 0 sets of these 6 books, and I’m asking $5.00 for each set of 6 (All Sold). Includes:
- Stations of the Cross Coloring Book
- Coloring Book about Lent
- Easter Coloring Book
- ABC Coloring Book
- Coloring Book about the Rosary
- Coloring Book about Angels
Various Coloring Books and Workbooks, most from Our Lady of Victory, in new condition:
- Let’s Follow Jesus,
Asking $2.50(Sold) - Saints of the Eucharist,
Asking $2.50(Sold) - Bible Pictures to Color,
Asking $2.50(Sold) - 24 Catholic Songs for Children,
Asking $2.50(Sold) - Primary Skills Workbook – Seatwork, Asking $2.50
- Primary Skills Workbook – Writing Capital and Small Letters,
Asking $2.50(Sold)
- The Way I Feel , Asking $4.00
- Stories to Learn By
, Asking $5.00
- Ready for Writing
,
Asking $3.00(Sold) - Alphabet, Colors, and Shapes (My Little Heavenly Helper)
,
Asking $3.00(Sold) - Do-A-Dot Art Mighty Trucks Activity Book
, Asking $2.00
by Dr. Pius Parsch, was published in the 1950’s. Volume One: Advent to Christmas, Volume Two: Septuagesima to Holy Saturday, Volume Three: Easter to Pentecost, Volume Four: June, July, August, and Volume Five: September, October, November. The dust covers have wear due to their age, but the books themselves are in excellent condition. (You can read a little more about this set here.) 
I also have the following picture books that I would like to sell – most of these are duplicates of books we already own and in like new condition:
- Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy
, wear to dust cover including a slight tear on the back, otherwise in very good condition,
Asking $5.00(Sold) - The Life of Christ
, like new (duplicate copy), Asking $10.00
- Stories from the Life of Jesus Puzzle Book
, like new (duplicate copy), Asking $6.00
- The Story of Easter
, like new (duplicate copy),
Asking $4.00(Sold) - Saint George and the Dragon
, like new (duplicate copy),
Asking $5.00(Sold)
Here is a variety of other miscellaneous books, dvds, and cds:
- A&E Literary Classics – The Romance Collection 2 Megaset ( includes Horatio Hornblower / Nicholas Nickleby / Vanity Fair / The Flame Trees of Thika / The Mayor of Casterbridge /)
(missing Catherine the Great, Tess of the D’Urbervilles, and The Great Gatsby),
Asking $20.00(Sold) - Little Flowers CD Virtues and Verses Wreaths 1 & 2, New in shrink wrap since I accidentally purchased 2, Asking $10.00 (or $11.00 ppd for just this item)
- The Christmas Shoes Collection: The Christmas Shoes
, The Christmas Blessing
, The Christmas Hope
, The Christmas Secret
, The Christmas Promise
, all in like new condition,
Asking $18.00 for all five books(Sold) - The Courage To Be Catholic, like new, two copies available,
Asking $3.00 each(Sold) - Christmas Joy
, like new,
Asking $4.00(Sold) - Jane Austen’s Book of Good Manners
, like new,
Asking $6.00(Sold) - A Miracle for St. Cecilia’s
, like new,
Asking $5.00(Sold)
May God bless you and your families!
Could I please have the following:
Telling Time with Flashcards – $6
How to Draw Animals – $7
One set of St. Joseph Coloring Books – $5
24 Catholic Songs for Children – $2.50
Thank you! laurel stein at gmail dot com (no spaces, of course!)
Hello, I am interested in a couple sets of coloring books. My children are all 5 & under – is there anything else on the list I should have another look at? I'm sending my oldest to Kindergarten at our local Catholic school so I don't need the curriculum stuff so much, but I like the religious books you've recommended in the past. I am jen dot e dot andrews at gmail dot com.
Hi Jessica,
If still available, can I purchase the following two items from you?
Exploring Creation with Astromony $25
Woodn Alacus $8
Thanks!
[email protected]
Hi!
I would love the
Saxon K $35
Handwriting without tears $18
St. George and the Dragon $5
St. Francis of Assissi $5?
Thank you!
linders23 at yahoo dot com
Melinda
Stations of the Cross Coloring Book
Coloring Book about Lent
Easter Coloring Book
ABC Coloring Book
Coloring Book about the Rosary
Coloring Book about Angels
I would like 3 sets
Hi Jessica,
Someone may already have suggested this to you, but if you there are items that don't sell from your blog posts, you might try CathSwap. Have you heard of CathSwap? It is a yahoo group designed specifically for the buying and selling of used Catholic home schooling materials between group members.
• Religion 1 for Young Catholics,
• Religion 2 for Young Catholics
Exploring Creation with Astronomy
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
Student Clocks – Set of 2,
sorry my email is [email protected]
Jessica,
If they are still available, I would like the Saxon math 1 and the Saxon Home Study Manipulative Kit.
Thank you,
Katy
[email protected]
Thank you all (that have left comments here or have sent emails) for your interest!
I am trying to keep the post updated with what has sold and what has sales pending, to avoid any possible confusion.
J.C. ~ Back in 2007 I used Cathswap ALL the time and loved it. I still am a member, and receive the emails, etc. but for some reason it overwhelms me and I haven't had much luck selling any of the items I've posted in the more recent years. Personally I like to see pictures, and figured that others might be the same way, but it might be a good idea to at least post a link to this post over there. I will wait though, in order to give all my visitors here first dibs. 😉
I would be interested in the felt USA board (others too but they sold!).
nmlove (dot) 123 @ gmail (dot) com
Shopping for myself here. If you still have Christmas Joy and Jane Austin's Guide to Manners. Thanks, rjelias at roadrunner dot com !
Hi, I would like -Alphabet, Colors, and Shapes (My Little Heavenly Helper)
Lorie P.
[email protected]
I would like one copy of The Courage to Be Catholic if it is still available. Thank you!
scgbraud at gmail dot com
Hi Jessica, love your sale. I'm interested in the following if they are still available:
Bible Pictures to Color $2.50
Primary Skills Workbook – Writing Capital and Small Letters $2.50
Ready for Writing, Asking $3.00
Gardenia
[email protected]
Hi Jessica. This is a great idea. I'd like to purchase the Christmas Shoes collection if it's still available. Thanks!
Bobbi
[email protected]
Jessica,
Man, I wish I had found this sooner! LOL. I would like to please buy the following items:
Saxon Math 2 Home Study Kit
Saxon Math 3 Home Study Kit
Cranium Zigity
My email is shaffer 834 at netzero dot com. Thank you so much and God bless!
Jodi
I'm sorry… Can I change that to only the Saxon 2 and Cranium Zigity? Thank you! (No Saxon 3)
Jodi ~ I am holding those two items for you, but I am having a little trouble with your email address. I will try and contact you through your blog, but if you see this comment, please send a paypal payment of $60.00 ($50 for the Saxon 2, $5 for Ziggity and $5 for s/h) to jessica (dot) showerofroses (at) gmail (dot) com along with your mailing address and I will get them in the mail to you. Thank you!
At this point I have responded back to everyone's requests, so if you haven't heard from me, please let me know!
I am hoping to get all the packages (that I have receive payment for by the end of the weekend) to the post office on Monday.
Thank you all so much for your purchases! This has been such a huge help! 🙂
Hi Jessica, i did not get an email from you in response to my request to buy three items. or maybe I accidentally deleted it. I can be reached at [email protected]. I'll look for your email telling me how to make payment through paypal to you. thanks
Gardenia ~ I just resent the email. If you still don't receive it, please send $13 ($8, plus $5 s/h) to jessica (dot) showerofroses (at) gmail (dot) com and I will get the three books you requested in the mail. Thank you!!
Hi jessica,
if still available, could I buy Adam of the road, If you lived with the Sioux indians, Beorn the Proud, and A miracle for St. Cecelias? my e-mail is eyeu1996ataoldotcom
Oh – I knew I should have been faster this morning. Anonymous just "ordered" what I had I my wish list! =) But I would still be interested in buying:
Children's Retreat
Usborne Encl. of Science
Papercraft book
thanks!
klein at neofast dot net
Jessica,
I sent payment to you via e- mail. If you get a chance, could you let me know that you received it? I've never used PayPal to send money directly to someone before and I just want to make sure it worked. Thank you!
I sent you an email with questions regarding the Daily Language Reviews. Thanks for sharing your surplus!
Jodi ~ I did receive the payment and I will mail your books, along with all the others, on Monday! Thanks!
This is a wonderful idea. praise God that you have found success!
FYI, Kolbe used books may be resold to Kolbe Academy for 30% of the current catalog price. Also, Kolbe highly discourages the resale of their course plans and supporting materials.
Prayers for another fruitful homeschooling year.
Pax Christi – Lena
Thanks, Lena! I was unaware of that! I actually purchased my Harcourt materials on Amazon and Ebay quite a few years ago (when my oldest two were in 1st and 2nd) and the Lesson Plans from another Mom on Cathswap. The price I am asking for the set is less than what I paid for the textbooks/workbooks (without the lesson plans)… Unfortunately we never used these books, and they have just sat on the bookshelf. I will have to look into selling the books to Kolbe, but I wonder if that policy applies to books that were not purchased from them? Anyhow, thanks again!
Thank you so much!