Francis, the Poor Man of Assisi

Kids, Religion, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Myths and Legends, Fiction - YA
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Author: Tomie dePaola ISBN: 9781480411340
Publisher: Holiday House Publication: June 18, 2013
Imprint: Holiday House Language: English
Author: Tomie dePaola
ISBN: 9781480411340
Publisher: Holiday House
Publication: June 18, 2013
Imprint: Holiday House
Language: English

Beautifully drawn illustrations pair with great storytelling in this glimpse into the life of Francis of Assisi

In lively prose and folksy paintings, Tomie dePaola gives a glimpse into the life of Francis of Assisi. After witnessing his father disrespect a beggar, Francis comes to forsake his worldly possessions and travel from village to village helping the poor and sheltering animals. dePaola’s recognizable artistic style and episodic telling of events in the life of Francis are accessible to young readers, and the humble tales of the lives of the saints are told with tenderness and reverence.

This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.

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Beautifully drawn illustrations pair with great storytelling in this glimpse into the life of Francis of Assisi

In lively prose and folksy paintings, Tomie dePaola gives a glimpse into the life of Francis of Assisi. After witnessing his father disrespect a beggar, Francis comes to forsake his worldly possessions and travel from village to village helping the poor and sheltering animals. dePaola’s recognizable artistic style and episodic telling of events in the life of Francis are accessible to young readers, and the humble tales of the lives of the saints are told with tenderness and reverence.

This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.

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