Song of Francis

Francis, the Little Poor One, is so filled with the love of God that he bursts into song, and he is joined by birds of every color.

About the author

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.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.

Product details

• Authors: Tomie dePaola, Tomie/ dePaola dePaola
• Assisted by: Tomie dePaola (Illustration)
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9781534494916
• ISBN: 978-1-5344-9491-6
• No. of pages: 48
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Christian / Animals, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Religion & Faith, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Christianity, JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Christian / Inspirational, Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's / Teenage)