Mother Teresa

by Demi (Writer, Illustrator)

Paperback, 2005

Publication

Imprint: New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, c2005. OCLC Number: 52458492. Physical: Text : 1 volume : (30 un-numbered pages) : color illustrations, map ; 22 cm.

Call number

Juv-Bio / Teres

Barcode

BK-07695

ISBN

9781442421523

CSS Library Notes

Description: A biography of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India and founded Missionaries of Charity in 1950.

FY2017

Physical description

30 p.; 22 cm

Description

A biography of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India.

Language

Original language

English

User reviews

LibraryThing member Lake_Oswego_UCC
Picture book detailing the life of this remarkable woman.
LibraryThing member btivis
For Catholics and many other people around the world, Mother Teresa is seen as a godly and wonderful person who performed selfless acts all across the world for those who could not help themselves. In this book, Demi takes the life of Mother Teresa and explains it in a very plain, yet complete way,
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that children can understand easily. It begins at the time she was born and moves through her life until death, and gives more information about her after her death. The illustrations add to the story and help explain parts that may be more difficult for children to understand.

I think Demi did a wonderful job on this book. At first I thought the illustrations were a little plain for a person with such a blessed person. But then I realized they were the perfect explanation of Mother Teresa. She was a very plain person on the outside, but her acts were incredible. I believe children of many ages could enjoy this book.
I would use this book in my class to teach a lesson on Mother Teresa, emphasizing thinking of others and what you can do to make the world a better place. I think for children who are not raised Catholic, her life can be confusing, but this book would do an excellent job explaining it.
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LibraryThing member vwhitt
Mother Teresa, formerly known as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, was drawn to the life of a religious missionary from a very early age. However, she was called to the life at age twelve. When teaching in Darjeeling, she came across a very poor area known as Moti Jheel. On September 10, 1946, it became clear
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to her that her true calling was the poorest of the poor. She studied medicine before traveling to Calcutta where she donned the white habit we are familiar with. She began her own congregation of sisters called the "Missionaries if Charity". The sisters, along with help from the Indian government, began creating shelters and makeshift hospitals for the poor. The Missionaries are known for their work with the individuals suffering from leprosy and AIDS in India. she has been one individual who has inspired others to love and live like Christ. Mother Teresa has been beatified and has yet to gain sainthood.

Details: this book was written for children in grades 3-6 and is on a 6.7 reading level.
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LibraryThing member Melissalorio
This biography of Mother Theresa is filled with thoughtful, stylistically appropriate illustrations, which, in my opinion, attempt to capture the immensity of her good works and the humble service of her life.This book is, understandably, a very brief summary of her service, as there is too much to
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go into great detail in the form of a children's book.But it does give an idea of the great person that she was. As far as using the book in a school setting, I don't feel it would be appropriate for public schools, as it has references to Jesus that some children may not understand,and several prayers included in the text (Mother Theresa's and others).There are also several quotes from the bible, and the back cover of the book has a blessing from Pope John Paul II on it. It is clearly published for a religious readership. The overview of Mother Theresa's life, however, is interesting, as is the process that must be undergone to declare her a saint. I would say this is a wonderful book for Catholic school children.
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LibraryThing member hbcoates
After reading The Legend of Lao Tzu, I wanted to see more of Demi's incredible work. I did not realize so many interesting biographies were available.

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