Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Saint Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures
Katherine Paterson
(Author)
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Description
In Brother Sun, Sister Moon, 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.
Product Details
| Publisher | Chronicle Books |
| Publish Date | May 18, 2011 |
| Pages | 36 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780811877343 |
| Dimensions | 10.1 X 10.3 X 0.4 inches | 1.0 pounds |
BISAC Categories: Kids
About the Author
Katherine Paterson is a two-time Newbery Medal winner, a two-time National Book Award winner, and the 2010-11 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. She lives in Barre, Vermont.
Pamela Dalton is a master of scherenschnitte, the art of papercutting. Her artwork has enthralled collectors worldwide for more than two decades. She lives in Ghent, New York, where her home and studio overlook a biodynamic farm and a school community. This is her first book.
Reviews
"An inspiring modern classic." - Booklist Starred Review
"Gorgeous" - School Library Journal Starred Review
"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
"The combination of her polished poetic text and Ms. Dalton's glorious illustrations reach a sublime height." - New York Journal of Books
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