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Saint Francis Sings to Brother Sun: A Celebration of His Kinship with Nature
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Saint Francis Sings to Brother Sun: A Celebration of His Kinship with Nature Hardcover - 2005

by Retold by Karen Pandell; Bijou Le Tord (Illustrator)


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From Karen Pandell and Bijou Le Tord comes an ode to Saint Francis's connection with nature that transcends culture and faith -- an inspiration for all time and all people.
Sing praises to all Your creatures, And above all to Brother Sun,
Who gives us the day as He enlightens us.-From Saint Francis's "The Canticle of Brother Sun"
More than eight hundred years ago, a once-privileged young man cast off his worldly possessions to live an austere life amid nature, where his gentleness and compassionate words drew even wild creatures to his feet. The now-legendary Saint Francis of Assisi receives a fitting tribute in this elegant, inviting volume, in which stanzas of the "Canticle of Brother Sun" are interwoven with nature tales about the man who composed this sacred song and followed by an author's note, biography, bibliography, and source notes. Illustrated by Bijou Le Tord in delicate, graceful charcoal drawings highlighted with gold, reflecting both the saint's simplicity and his joyous spirit, this beautiful compilation by Karen Pandell makes it clear that the songs and stories of Saint Francis are indeed the heritage of every child.

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  • Title Saint Francis Sings to Brother Sun: A Celebration of His Kinship with Nature
  • Author Retold by Karen Pandell; Bijou Le Tord (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 64
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Candlewick Press (MA), CAMBRIDGE, MA
  • Date November 8, 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780763615635 / 0763615633
  • Weight 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.8 x 10.36 x 0.53 in (27.43 x 26.31 x 1.35 cm)
  • Ages 03 to UP years
  • Grade levels P - UP
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005046912
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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THE FALCON AT THE HERMITAGE
When Saint Francis sought solitude in a certain hermitage, a falcon that was building its nest there became his friend.
Before daybreak, in the soft moonlight, the bird, by his song and other noises, let the Saint know when it was time to rise for Divine worship. It please the Saint that the bird took great care that his prayers should not be delayed.
But when the Saint was tired more than usual or sick, the falcon spared him. At these times, the bird did not give his signal for rising for Matins* quite so early. Instead, as if directed by God, the falcon gently called to him around dawn.
Celano, Second Life, 168

*Matins is the first of the seven Hours, or services, said throughout the day. The others, in order of observance, are Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and Compline.

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