Saint Francis and the Wolf

by Richard Egielski

Book Overview

Terrible wolf is terrorizing the town of Gubbia, and no one can stop him! First the townspeople send a brave knight. He never returns. Then they send an army of trained warriors. They get destroyed. Finally the townspeople send a great and mighty war machine, but even that can't stop the wolf. The villagers don't know what to do -- until Saint Francis visits the town and speaks to the wolf in his own language. Caldecott Medal -- winning artist Richard...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0066238706
• ISBN13: 9780066238708
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Wonderful text, wonderful illustrations about a wonderful saint

This is one of my children's favorite books. The illustrations are delightful, and the story is well-plotted and moves along at a good clip. Great book about a great saint.

magnificent

a wonderful story for children and parents. terrific illustrations, effective language--we have read this repeatedly over several years. it has captivated my boys between ages of 4 and 9, and I still enjoy reading it.