Saint Francis of Assisi by Demi (9781937786045)

Saint Francis of Assisi

by Demi , Demi

Paperback - English

Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved and inspirational figures in the history of Christianity. The stunning illustrations of award-winning author, Demi, bring to life the story of this son of a rich merchant, who abandoned all his worldly goods in order to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Inspired by the remarkable example of his holiness, Saint Francis is venerated by millions of Christians around the world, no matter their denomination.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

ISBN

1937786048

EAN

9781937786045

Publisher

WISDOM TALES

Publication Date

04 Oct 2012

Pages

Age Group

4 to 8

Grades

P to 03

Weight (kg)

0.68

Dimensions (cm)

26.4 x 28.7 x 1.5

Lexile Level

970

About Author

Demi became fascinated with Buddhism at the age of three, when she chose a small golden statue of the Buddha at a five-and-dime store. At age twenty-one she was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study art in India, where she walked in the footsteps of the Buddha. She has practiced Buddhism for twenty years, along with her husband, Tze-si Huang. In researching the art for "Buddha," she drew from Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Burmese, and Indonesian paintings, sculptures, and sutra illustrations, particularly Pahari and Chamba Indian miniature paintings. For the story of the Buddha's life, Demi re