{"product_id":"the-oil-and-the-asking","title":"The Oil and the Asking","description":"\u003cp\u003e🎉 \u003cstrong\u003eBundle \u0026amp; Save:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy 3 or more Ave Lamb books and get \u003cstrong\u003e10% off automatically\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Oil and the Asking\u003c\/em\u003e is a whimsical rhyming picture book about a young man whose grand plans for life are transformed after a chance encounter with Blessed Leo Dupont and the powerful devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in the style of a vintage picture book, this story blends delightful original illustrations with moments of humor, wonder, and quiet depth. A perfect introduction to the Holy Face devotion for young and old alike and an ideal family read-aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Oil and the Asking\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Absolutely love this story. From the darling illustrations to the inspiring tale which introduces young readers to a powerful devotion, \u003cem\u003eThe Oil and the Asking\u003c\/em\u003e will become a treasured book in your home library!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Katie Warner, bestselling Catholic children's author, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/FirstFaithTreasury.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFirstFaithTreasury.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Oil and the Asking\u003c\/em\u003e is a really lovely story, from start to finish. The delightful cover art draws you into a book filled with beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling. I can't wait for more books from Ave Lamb!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, O.Praem, Author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanbooks.com\/products\/books\/my-name-is-philomena-a-saint-s-story\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Name is Philomena\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holyheroes.com\/products\/the-snail-and-the-king\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Snail and the King\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Randy Hude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adalee Hude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover, 8.5\" × 11\", 40 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 979-8-95-008500-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted in the U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 8, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WE2M_nfs24Y?si=lnroRBQJ8ABpQWBE\" title=\"The Oil and the Asking — Book Trailer\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note - Any orders that include \u003cem\u003eA Tale of the Sanctuary Lamp \u003c\/em\u003ewill be shipped upon release of A\u003cem\u003e Tale of the Sanctuary Lamp\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Lamb Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43423381159997,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4404\/9981\/files\/SquareOilAskCoverF_faf947a0-8324-4c52-b7a7-72e957d5dd9a.png?v=1788802674","url":"https:\/\/avelamb.com\/products\/the-oil-and-the-asking","provider":"Ave Lamb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}