A gift from Saint Francis
Subtitle: the first crèche
By: written by Joanna Cole ; illustrated by Michèle Lemieux.
Contributors: Lemieux, Michèle, ill.
Publisher: Morrow Junior Books; William Morrow & Co Library; William Morrow & Co
Published: 1989
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 34
Subjects: Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226 -- Juvenile literature; Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226; Crèches (Nativity scenes) -- History -- Juvenile literature; Saints; Crèches (Nativity scenes) -- History
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Traces the life of the Italian who turned his back on his family's wealth to help the poor and teach about God. Discusses Francis' role in the making of the first crèche.