Tomie dePaola
Francis, the Poor Man of Assisi
eBook
(Holiday House June 18, 2013)
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 is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
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 is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
- Pages
- 32
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