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From such sacred sites as Easter Island and the Mayan temple of Copán to Jerusalems Wailing Wall and the Christian cathedrals of Europe, this magnificent collection of poems and paintings captures the essence of twelve holy and magical places throughout the world. A notes section gives information about further research into each of the places.
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From such sacred sites as Easter Island and the Mayan temple of Copán to Jerusalems Wailing Wall and the Christian cathedrals of Europe, this magnificent collection of poems and paintings captures the essence of twelve holy and magical places throughout the world. A notes section gives information about further research into each of the places.
Jane Yolen is a highly acclaimed children's author who has written hundreds of books for adults and children and has won numerous awards. She and her husband divide their time between Massachussetts and Scotland.
DAVID SHANNON is the illustrator of many successful picture books, including How I Became a Pirate. His numerous awards include a Caldecott Honor for No, David! He lives in Burbank, California.
From such sacred sites as Easter Island and the Mayan temple of Copán to Jerusalems Wailing Wall and the Christian cathedrals of Europe, this magnificent collection of poems and paintings captures the essence of twelve holy and magical places throughout the world. A notes section gives information about further research into each of the places.
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