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Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy
In his first book for children, lawyer and activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., retells the story of Saint Francis of Assisi--the patron saint the Kennedy family--whose life teaches a lesson and inspiration for children everywhere. Full color.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
March 1st 2005
by Disney-Hyperion
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The religious overtones are minimal in this re-telling of the legend of St. Francis and it provides a basic explanation of a Saint who is frequently alluded to in literature and popular culture. The story explains the rarely mentioned early life as well as the events that lead to Francis becoming a saint.
The illustrations, in the classic style of medieval European paintings, accurately portray the setting for the story. The text is a straightforward but engaging re-telling of St. Franc...more
The religious overtones are minimal in this re-telling of the legend of St. Francis and it provides a basic explanation of a Saint who is frequently alluded to in literature and popular culture. The story explains the rarely mentioned early life as well as the events that lead to Francis becoming a saint.
The illustrations, in the classic style of medieval European paintings, accurately portray the setting for the story. The text is a straightforward but engaging re-telling of St. Franc...more
The first time I saw this book was at a Circle of Hope AM-PM (morning public meeting) at Broad and Washington Streets in Philadelphia. I remembered it and finally got the chance to read it again. Each story has a painting, his Prayer for Peace is woven through the book in watermark. At the end of the book there's a timeline of his life, and at the back is Francis' Canticle of the Sun. This is a rare children's book, and I enjoyed it as much as the children. The paintings are gentle and joyous, a...more
tells you about the life and times of the saint, and how his childhood shaped the man he was to become
Wonderful children's book about St. Francis.
A delightful children's book.
A short and wonderfully illustrated children's book that takes you through the life of St. Francis.
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Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr. is a radio host, activist, and attorney specializing in environmental law. He is the son of Robert F. Kennedy.
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