Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi
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.Tags
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cateringforcuriosity "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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This book gave good detailed stories of the life of St. Francis of Assisi. There were more words on each page, making it a good book for older elementary school readers. This book also has strong themes about kindness and generosity, with a Catholic lens.
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.
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.
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.
fair - Michael
A picture book of St. Francis, written and illustrated by de Paulo.
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Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 15, 1934. He received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in 1956, a M.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts in 1969, and a doctoral equivalency from Lone Mountain College in 1970. He has written and/or illustrated more than 270 books including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, Meet show more the Barkers, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs, and Oliver Button Is a Sissy. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. His murals and paintings can be seen in many churches and monasteries throughout New England. He has designed greeting cards, magazine and record album covers, and theater sets. His work is shown in galleries and museums. Tomie dePaola died on March 30, 2020 because of complications he had from surgery after a fall. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi
- Original title
- Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi
- Original publication date
- 1982
- People/Characters
- Francis of Assisi
- Important places
- Assisi, Umbria, Italy
- Dedication
- For Bob Hechtel, Kate Briggs, and Brother Thomas, O.S.B.
- First words
- 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.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The procession passed through Assisi to the church of San Giorgio and there, the people said good-bye to Francis, their brother, their saint, the poor man of Assisi.
- Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Picture Books
- DDC/MDS
- 271.3 — Religion History of Christianity Religious congregations and orders in church history Franciscans
- LCC
- BX4700 .F69 .D46 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Catholic Church Biography and portraits Individual Saints
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 526
- Popularity
- 57,145
- Reviews
- 5
- Rating
- (4.11)
- Languages
- English, French, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 8
- ASINs
- 4
