Name: Song of Francis
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/Tomie-dePaola/1427492
ISBN: 9781534494916

About The Book

This new edition of the joyful celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi features a contemporary design and beloved Tomie dePaola’s signature art refreshed to its original brilliance and vivacity.

Come and bless the Lord,
Because the Lord loves you.

Francis is so full of God’s love that he wants to sing His praises. His glorious singing inspires birds of every color, and even the sun and moon, to join him in joyful celebration. Tomie dePaola’s simple text and vibrant, fully refreshed illustrations bring the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi to life for even the youngest children.

Appearances

JUN 21

10:30:00

in person

Tomie dePaola

River Bend Bookshop

In Person

Illustrator Storytime with Barbara McClintock

161 Park Rd

West Hartford, CT 06119

SEP 27

0:00:00

in person

Tomie dePaola

Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival

In Person

Chappaqua Train Station

Chappaqua, NY 10514

OCT 4

0:00:00

in person

Tomie dePaola

2025 Eastern Connecticut Children's Book Fair

In Person

Willimantic Public Library

905 Main St

Willimantic, CT 06226

About The Author

Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.

About The Illustrator

Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.