Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi (1982)

by Tomie dePaola

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A biography of the wealthy young Italian who gave away all his possessions to become a wandering preacher and protector of animals.

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Paul Gallico's The Small Miracle by Bob Barton (buddingnaturalist)
buddingnaturalist: "The Small Miracle" involves a pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Francis and Carolyn Croll's illustrations are similar to the style of Tomie dePaola, who has authored and illustrated a biography of St. Francis.

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hcs_admin | Jan 3, 2023 |

Children's history of saints

PAFM | Oct 19, 2019 |

Middle school SS teachers can use this text as an introduction to medieval biographies. The text outlines the major events in Assisi's life as well as chronicling his conversion. The pictures provide insight as to what medieval life was like and the role of the Catholic church. (

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CJFisher | Jul 13, 2015 |

Personal Response: I chose this book because I've read other titles by Tomie de Paola, but I was dissapointed. The illustrations were lovely, but the text wasn't very engaging. I know the plot is based on a religious story, but it was written in an incohesive, almost episodic way. I don't think young children would enjoy this book.
Curricular Connection: I wouldn't chose this book to use in a school or library curriculum. A child could read it on their own and discuss it at school. (

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NataliaLucia | Jul 21, 2010 |

A picture book of St. Francis, written and illustrated by de Paulo.

brendanus | Jun 12, 2016 |

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Canonical title

Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi

Original title

Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi

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Original publication date

1982

People/Characters

Francis of Assisi

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Assisi, Umbria, Italy

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For Bob Hechtel, Kate Briggs, and Brother Thomas, O.S.B.

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A long time ago, in the Italian hill town of Assisi, There was a great commotion in the house of Don Pietro di Bernardone, the wealthy cloth merchant.

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