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Title details for Saint Francis and the Nativity by Myrna A. Strasser - Available

Saint Francis and the Nativity

by Myrna A. Strasser
Fausto Bianchi
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"At that moment, Brother Francis laid a figure of baby Jesus in the manger bed."Where did the tradition of displaying a manger scene come from? Find out in Saint Francis and the Nativity, an engaging story that weaves together the history of the first nativity with the fictional story of Mario, a young shepherd boy, who helps Saint Francis of Assisi find a way to visually display the true meaning of Christmas.Children will love the beautiful illustrations and the suggested family activities that accompany this sweet story.

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  • Release date

    November 23, 2010

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780310424123

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780310424123
      • File size: 11564 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.1
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      September 1, 2010

      Vibrant illustrations in luminous, jewel-bright hues are the captivating attraction of this Christmas story about St. Francis of Assisi, who is credited with initiating the first living Nativity scene. In this fictional story, a shepherd boy befriended by St. Francis finds the cave that was used in the first Nativity re-enactment. Bianchi's striking illustrations are computer generated, with watercolor effects that create shimmering colors. The darker illustrations of the Nativity scene in the cave have the look of stained-glass windows, with deeper hues and a sense of mystery. Moreover, he creates an interesting tension between traditionally depicted characters of the period and stylized shapes in the trees and leaves. The text, while readable, does not match the level of sophistication or innovation found in the illustrations. Two pages of related activities for families are included. (Picture book/religion. 4-8)

      (COPYRIGHT (2010) KIRKUS REVIEWS/NIELSEN BUSINESS MEDIA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.)

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.1
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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