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Available
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Publication
Holiday House (1982), Edition: 1st, 32 pages
Description
A biography of the wealthy young Italian who gave away all his possessions to become a wandering preacher and protector of animals.
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LibraryThing member NataliaLucia
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
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.
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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.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1982
Physical description
11.25 inches
ISBN
0823404358 / 9780823404353