Synopses & Reviews
This compilation of stories about popular saints is a perfect introduction for young readers to learn about their extraordinary lives
“You are like light for the whole world,” Jesus told his followers. "When people see the good things you do, they will praise God.” In the Christian tradition, saints are remembered as shining examples of their faith. Their stories reveal them to be ordinary people who are extraordinarily transformed. Saints profiled include: Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Saint Patrick, Saints Cyril and Methodius, Saints Francis and Clare, Saint Martin de Porres, Saint Teresa of Ávila, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, Padre Pio:Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, and Saint Josephine Bakhita.
Synopsis
This compilation of stories about popular saints is a perfect introduction for young readers to learn about their extraordinary lives "You are like light for the whole world," Jesus told his followers. "When people see the good things you do, they will praise God." In the Christian tradition, saints are remembered as shining examples of their faith. Their stories reveal them to be ordinary people who are extraordinarily transformed. Saints profiled include: Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Saint Patrick, Saints Cyril and Methodius, Saints Francis and Clare, Saint Martin de Porres, Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, Padre Pio: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, and Saint Josephine Bakhita.
Synopsis
This elegantly illustrated hardcover picture book collects the stories of ten men and women who led remarkable and inspirational lives in the Christian faith. A specialist in historical writing, Margaret McAllister tells the stories in her own inimitable style--lively, touching, and vivid. Some stories are told in the first person, others as if by onlookers, giving variety to the tales, and each concludes with extra information about the life of the saint. Alida Massari's illustration style, which is inspired by ancient art and architecture, is perfectly suited to the book, full of grace and sophistication.
A beautiful and informative book.
Synopsis
Saint Peter Saint Paul Saints Perpetua and Felicity Saint Patrick Saints Cyril and Methodius Saints Francis and Clare Saint Martin de Porres Saint Teresa of vila Saint Ignatius of Loyola Saint Bernadette of Lourdes Padre Pio: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Saint Josephine Bakhita
Synopsis
This elegantly illustrated picture hardback collects together the stories of men and women, leading remarkable and inspirational lives in the Christian faith. Margaret McAllister tells the stories in her own inimitable style - lively, touching and vivid. Some stories are told in the first person, others as if by onlookers, giving variety to the tales, and each concludes with extra information about the life of the saint. Alida's illustration style, which is inspired by ancient art and architecture, is perfectly suited to the book, full of grace and sophistication. A beautiful and informative book. The stories are: Peter, Paul, Perpetua and Felicity, Patrick, Cyril and Methodius, Francis and Clare, Martin de Porres, Teresa of vila, Ignatius of Loyola, Bernadette of Lourdes, Padre Pio: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, and Josephine Bakhita.
About the Author
Margaret McAllister is an experienced author for children, first published in 1997. She has written a number of books for leading publishers, and has been shortlisted for the Ottakars Childrens Book Prize. She specializes in historical fiction. Alida Massari is an award-winning artist.