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The Song of Francis
Francis is so full of God?s love that he wants to sing His praises. His glorious singing inspires birds of every color, and even the sun and moon, to join him in joyful celebration. Tomie dePaola?s simple text and vibrant illustrations bring the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi to life for even the youngest children. And he reminds us how sweet it is to rejoice and give t...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
February 5th 2009
by Putnam Juvenile
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The Song of Francis by award-winning author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, introduces preschoolers to the joyful spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis is alone except for a small angel who follows him everywhere and calls him “Little Poor One.” Yet Frances is so filled with the love of God that he begins to sing. “Come and bless the Lord, because the Lord loves you.” The sun and moon and birds of all colors join him in the glorious song. The sun eventually leaves the sky, but God’s love rem...more
This is a nice book, short and sweet and not overly ambitious in its intent. The Song of Francis does a good job of introducing to the youngest children an historical religious figure whose personal sense of peace is as legendary today as it was during the days that he lived, and whose good deeds saved lives and help change the perspectives of other people.
Tomie dePaola definitely breaks away from his typical artistic style in the making of this book. I wouldn't have ever guessed him as the a...more
Tomie dePaola definitely breaks away from his typical artistic style in the making of this book. I wouldn't have ever guessed him as the a...more
I really enjoyed this book. What made me chose this book is the beautiful, colorful cover. On the cover it is what looks like a priest or monk. This book was written by Tomie dePaola and I remember my teacher reading his books to the class when I in second grade. As I read I learned that the Francis the book is referring to is St. Francis. He is known for caring for animals. In the book Francis sings to the birds, the angels and to God. This book had such beautiful pictures filled with color. Al...more
Oct 03, 2012
Margaret
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Margaret by:
Memoria Press Junior Kindergarten
Tomie dePaola is a children's book author/illustrator that I became familiar with in my youth. He has a vast array of books under his name and thankfully some are with a Christian, if not event Catholic belief which is not always easy to find in the world of picture books. Yet, while it seems almost everyone and list I come in contact with just loves Tomie dePaolo's work, I just seem to find myself a bit ambivalent. This book was a purchase to go along with the recommendation from Memoria Press...more
This was very, very simple. I know it's a picture book, but I like picture books that give just a tad more info than that one did. Still, pretty pictures and a very general but sweet introduction to Saint Francis of Assisi. I liked the focus on singing and love.
The papercut illustrations were different from dePaola's usual fare, but I liked them. Simple book here about St. Francis of Asissi. Would give it a 2.5, given the chance, but it's worth the round-up to a 3.
1.5 - A bit too simple for our taste. Julia had an inkling of what was to come - she kept going past this time and time again until I finally forced it on us. :(
The illustrations for this book were beautiful. I don't know how true the story was, as I'm not versed in the history of St. Francis, but I think the story is definitely within the spirit of his life.
A simple tale of Francis of Assisi that highlights his apprecation of nature as God's creation. I enjoyed the paper-cut illustrations and the color. One that children will appreciate more than adults.
DePaola channels Matisse...cut paper collage, rich color. Does not quote St Francis.
Feb 09, 2009
Kate Hastings
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Preschool to grade 2 saints francis singing
Shelves:
christian
When St. Francis sings, all the birds and the sun and the sky rejoice.
"religious, singing, birds, praise, actually rather short"
Not as impressive of most dePaola books.
Sunday school should be this succinct and lovely.
Sweet focus on singing for joy
Beautiful illustrations. Great story
JEPic-deP
Mar 10, 2013
Francie
marked it as to-read
Mar 07, 2013
Amy
marked it as to-read
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Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) is best known for his books for children.
He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.
Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure....more
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He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.
Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure....more
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Oct 03, 2012 12:31pm