Although the prayer of St. Francis is widely known and loved by people of all ages, here is a new slant on it-a children's book that brings the prayer to life with tenderness, wonder, and joy. Accompanying each line of the prayer are sweet little animals paired with a wolf that can only be described at gentle and loving. Here is a wolf that is protector and helper to his little forest friends, bringing them light to banish the darkness, joy to counter their sadness, even contemplating the sunset with his arm around his friend the sheep. A short history of St. Francis and of the prayer is included to help readers put it in perspective. Children will be drawn into the warm, whimsical, and charming illustrations that truly make the prayer come alive. And as they read it to and with children, adults will find themselves smiling at and contemplating this book that will remind them of the beauty and simplicity of this prayer.
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Very creative
I ordered this book for a young great-grandchild but I’ve decided that I will give it to our Aunt who is in assisted living. She is 93 years old but has a child’s heart. She will love it and will be able to say the prayer every day.
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Prayer of St. Francis at it's best!!!!
This is a great introduction to the Serenity prayer. The illustrations are marvelous and expressive to translate the feelings being discussed. Adults will enjoy reading this to any young child, and it will become a favorite for the child I am sure. Several families who received this as a gift remarked how much they have enjoyed reading this nightly to their child who wasn't old enough to learn their prayers yet. A must have for every family who wants to start instruction early and bring the joy of the prayer to young hearts.
