Stories of the Saints

by Joyce Denham and Joyce; Stevens Judy; Joyce Denham

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557255342
• ISBN13: 9781557255341
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.9" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Highly recommended for Christian children's libraries, at home or at church.

Stories of the Saints is a children's picturebook presenting the stories 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.