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Brother Francis of Assisi

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Product Details

Product Code:
6BFAH
Format:
Hardback
ISBN/UPC:
9781621643692
Length:
0.4 (in)
Size (HxW):
10.3 x 8.7 (in)
Pages:
48
Publication date:
March 05, 2020
Weight:
16.64 oz
All Categories
Religious Ed

Product Overview

A new edition of a beloved book on Brother Francis of Assisi by internationally acclaimed illustrator and author of children's books, Tomie dePaola.

Among his many wonderful books on saints, this one fulfilled his lifelong ambition to bring the story of St. Francis to people of all ages and cultures. Drawing on his extensive artistic background, primary source material, and two trips to Assisi, he has made this dream come true with this volume.

While aimed at children ages 5 and up, it is suitable for all ages, telling the complete story of St. Francis in a simple and powerful style, with so many inspiring details of his humble life.

Illustrated with dePaola's inspiring and delicate artwork in deep earth tones watercolors.

Editorial Reviews

"In lively prose and folksy paintings, dePaola tells of the Italian brother who forsook his worldly possessions to travel from village to village helping the poor and sheltering animals."
— Publisher's Weekly

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