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Brother Sun Sister Moon - Saint Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures - cover

Brother Sun Sister Moon - Saint Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures

Katherine Paterson

Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC

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Summary

An award winning children’s author adapts the Canticle of the Creatures “in crystalline language. Grace and joy for all ages and almost any faith”(Kirkus Reviews, starred review).   In Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Newbery Medal and National Book Award–winning author Katherine Paterson re-imagines a hymn of praise originally written by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1224. Illuminated with the exquisite illustrations of cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton, this picture book offers a stunningly beautiful tribute to nature.   “The combination of her polished poetic text and Ms. Dalton’s glorious illustrations reach a sublime height.” —New York Journal of Books   “Gorgeous.” —School Library Journal, starred review   “An inspiring modern classic.” —Booklist, starred review
Available since: 04/29/2011.
Print length: 18 pages.

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