Brother Francis: The Life of Francis of Assisi

An Inspiring Waldorf Saint Story by Jakob Streit Brother Francis: The Life of Francis of Assisi retells the beloved life of Saint Francis—his compassion, humility, and joyful love for all living things—through the warm, lyrical storytelling of Jakob Streit. Originally written for his second-grade class, these stories invite readers to journey alongside the gentle saint who called even the smallest bird his brother. Streit’s retelling captures Francis’s radiant faith and simple courage in tales that can be read aloud to children six and older or treasured independently by established readers. Whether read at home, in a classroom, or as a quiet bedtime story, each chapter shines with the quiet heroism of a life devoted to kindness and service. These stories awaken reverence for nature, empathy for others, and joy in small acts of goodness—values that speak to children’s natural sense of wonder and growing independence. For Waldorf Families and Educators In Waldorf second grade, children