Stories of the Saints

Author: Joyce Denham, Illustrator: Judy Stevens
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Page Count:48 pages
ISBN 13:9781557255341
Publication Date:March 2007
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For each saint, Joyce Denham gives a short historical introduction, and then retells one significant episode in their life, shining a light on the work and wisdom for which they were most loved and remembered. Where appropriate, she also includes a saying or prayer attributed to him or her.

 

            Fourteen saints are profiled, in accessible language for children. From the Bible: The Virgin Mary, John the Baptist, Peter, Mary Magdelene, Stephen, and Paul. From Christian history—3rd to 14th centuries: Lawrence (Italy), Martin of Tours (France), Genevieve (France), Columba (Ireland/Scotland), Bathild (England/France), Francis of Assisi, Elizabeth of Portugal, and Bridget (Sweden).




            The book ends with short sections of additional information about each saint, including dates of their feast days.

 

            An ideal resource for educators, parents, Sunday school teachers, librarians, and everyone who cares about communicating the history and spirit of the saints to today’s elementary school-age children.
Stories of the Saints is a children's picturebook presenting the sorties of fourteen saints who lived long ago. "They had one thing in common: They loved God more than anything else in the world. And they tried to show God's love to everyone they met - even if it ruffled feathers and made people angry; even if people laughed at them for it." The saints profiled are Mary mother of Jesus, John the Baptist, Peter, Mary Magdalene, Stephen, Paul, Laurence, Martin of Tours, Genevieve, Columba of Iona, Bathild, Francis of Assisi, Elizabeth of Portugal, and Bridget of Sweden. The stylized color illustrations add a stained-glass feel to the text, which is sufficiently detailed to make Stories of the Saints ideal for children who are almost ready to move on to chapter books. Highly recommended for Christian children's libraries, at home or at church.
Midwest Book Review
September 2007