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
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publish Date
May 18, 2011
Pages
36
Dimensions
10.28 X 10.11 X 0.38 inches | 1.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780811877343
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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
"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
"An inspiring modern classic." - Booklist Starred Review
"The combination of her polished poetic text and Ms. Dalton's glorious illustrations reach a sublime height." - New York Journal of Books
"An inspiring modern classic." - Booklist Starred Review
