A First Book Of Saints

by Hilda I.; illustrated by Martin Aitchison Rostron, Hilda I.; illustrated by Martin Aitchison Rostron

A First Book of Saints (A Ladybird Book)

Genres: History

52 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1963

Reviews

[Andrew Ives · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief profile of 8 of the most renowned saints from history, with a few pages and illustrations dedicated to each. The illustrations are, as is usual for 1960s Ladybird books, quite wonderfully well painted and colourful. (Although the one of St Andrew on p15 depicts something other than that described in the text!?) As this is intended to be an 'easy reading book' for young children, the vocabulary used is somewhat more basic than in many other historical Ladybird books which is rather a shame. Some dates and a smaller font allowing more details might've been welcome too. 3.75/5

[Denise Elwyn McKenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

simple to read children's book. gives a little background information and a story. it has colourful pictures

Saint George
Saint Andrew
Saint David
Saint Patrick
Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Christopher
Saint Margaret of Scotland
Saint Joan of Arc

[Steven Fox · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very basic story about all the different saints for children.