Books with title A Treasury of Saints

Both children and adults will enjoy this beautiful collection of over 100 saint biographies. The Loyola Treasury of Saints by David Self contains vibrant stories, illustrations, and photographs that detail the lives of saints from the time of Jesus to today. Many of the saint biographies are accompanied by short explanations of historical and cultural settings as well as anecdotes about the times in which the saints lived.

A linen-bound hardback, with a ribbon marker and dust jacket, this book is a wonderful introduction to the lives of some of the best known saints and holy people of the Christian faith. The text is engaging and accessible to all; each entry comprises of a biography, a story, a prayer, the date of the saint's day and its customs. the start of every section is decorated with woodcut style illustrations.

As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Treasury of Songs contains over twenty of her songs, including fun-filled action rhymes, Aesop's fables, and songs based on Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books, from Room on the Broom to The Gruffalo. This beautifully produced songbook treasury is illustrated throughout with Axel Scheffler's warm and wonderful artwork, and comes with a CD of all the songs performed by Julia herself, which will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia's live performances. Now in paperback with a thick, foiled cover The Treasury of Songs will become a firm favourite on every child's shelf.

As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Treasury of Songs contains over twenty of her songs, including fun-filled action rhymes, Aesop's fables, and songs based on Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books, from Room on the Broom to The Gruffalo. This beautifully produced songbook treasury is illustrated throughout with Axel Scheffler's warm and wonderful artwork, and comes with a CD of all the songs performed by Julia herself, which will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia's live performances. Now in paperback with a thick, foiled cover The Treasury of Songs will become a firm favourite on every child's shelf.

From early saints and martyrs such as Saint Patrick, Francis of Assisi, and Joan of Arc to the first American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, the lives of saints and martyrs make fascinating reading. Covering the stories of more than fifty saints and martyrs, this treasury offers personal histories of each saint, tales of their most famous deeds, and information on patron saints. Illustrated with art from stained-glass windows and illuminated manuscripts as well as masterpieces of painting by Caravaggio, Goya, Ingres, Titian and many others, the book also includes a calendar of Saints' Days and an explanation of what it takes to make a saint. Chock full of interesting stories and quotes from the saints themselves, The Treasury of Saints and Martyrs is an invaluable reference work--and wonderful reading, too.

A linen-bound hardback, with a ribbon marker and dust jacket, this book is a wonderful introduction to the lives of some of the best known saints and holy people of the Christian faith. The text is engaging and accessible to all; each entry comprises of a biography, a story, a prayer, the date of the saint's day and its customs. the start of every section is decorated with woodcut style illustrations.

To follow Jesus is to seek God's kingdom whatever the cost whatever the danger and trusting always in God's everlasting love. The stories of the saints are part of the great heritage of Christian faith. They show how ordinary men and women have been transformed by their unwavering devotion to Jesus. Their tales of courage, determination, selflessness, and kindness have inspired Christians through the centuries. To this day, they can prompt those who read them to reflect on what it means to be wise, good, and holy. A Treasury of Saints is an inviting and inspiring collection--perfect for anyone looking for guidance from the humble and loving believers that came before them.