Saint Francis of Assisi

Already this week we were reading [b:The Song of Francis 4579256 The Song of Francis Tomie dePaola http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1347673215s/4579256.jpg 4628648] and I know from our future reading list that the author/illustrator Demi is one to look for, so I was eager when I saw a new [b:Saint Francis of Assisi 14656279 Saint Francis of Assisi Demi http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1340755899s/14656279.jpg 20301468] by Demi. This is my first experience with Demi and I can understand why so many people will recommend the artwork in these picture books. The colors are absolutely beautiful and the pages of this book are filled with details from the life as a boy through manhood and into death with the well known Saint Francis of Assisi. Reading through this book there were many details that I did not know about Saint Francis including that our modern day reenactments of the Nativity scene comes from his original idea to go back and focus on the humble beginnings of Christ. So many things can be learned from the pages of this book and it is a gorgeous way for our children to learn about such a historical figure in Christian history. I read this through an electronic galley, but I am positive in person it will only impress me more. Thanks to the Independent Book Publishers Association for loaning an electronic copy for review.scheduled:http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2012/10/31/saint-francis-of-assisi/