Brother Sun, Sister Moon: Saint Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures

GORGEOUS ARTWORK In Brother Sun, Sister Moon, award-winning author Katherine Paterson re-imagines a hymn of praise originally written by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1224 called The Canticle of the Creatures. Illuminated with the exquisite illustrations of scissor cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton, this picture book offers a stunningly beautiful tribute to nature. Each of Dalton’s illustrations is cut from one continuous piece of paper and consists of layers of illustrations resulting in breathtaking pieces of art on their own. AWARDS AND ACCOLADES Booklist Editor's Choice: Books for Youth, 2011   WHY SAINT STORIES Saint stories abound in Waldorf second grade classes as this is the time when most 8 and 9 year-olds find their independent and adventurous side, with a bit of mischievousness here and there. Saint stories can mirror these features while also being archetypes for heroic actions, courage, honor, good deeds standing up for others and doing the right thing.    DETAILS Brother Sun,