Francis, the poor man of Assisi, Tomie de Paola
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Francis, the poor man of Assisi, Tomie de Paola
Language
eng
resource.biographical
individual biography
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Francis, the poor man of Assisi
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Oclc number
849513439
Responsibility statement
Tomie de Paola
Summary
Beautifully drawn illustrations pair with great storytelling in this glimpse into the life of Francis of Assisi In lively prose and folksy paintings, Tomie dePaola gives a glimpse into the life of Francis of Assisi. After witnessing his father disrespect a beggar, Francis comes to forsake his worldly possessions and travel from village to village helping the poor and sheltering animals. dePaola’s recognizable artistic style and episodic telling of events in the life of Francis are accessible to young readers, and the humble tales of the lives of the saints are told with tenderness and reverence. This ebook features read-along narration by the author
Target audience
juvenile
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