{"product_id":"saint-spotting-hardcover","title":"Saint Spotting - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Raschka\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA church is a weighty thing, isn't it? Its doors are heavy and hard to budge. Its walls are made of stone. And there may be strange or even scary pictures inside. How can a small person make sense of these intimidating places? Two-time Caldecott medalist Chris Raschka shares his mother's wonderful way of visiting a church: what they would call saint spotting. Each visit to a church becomes an adventure, a trip through the stories that have shaped centuries of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayful and poignant, this beautifully illustrated book introduces readers to saints and symbols through the warm bond between a mother and son. From bookish Paul to faithful Mary Magdalene, from musical Cecilia to animal-loving Francis, there's a fascinating saint to discover in every corner. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Raschka\u003c\/b\u003e received the Caldecott Medal for \u003ci\u003eThe Hello, Goodbye Window\u003c\/i\u003e (Hyperion) and most recently for \u003ci\u003eA Ball for Daisy\u003c\/i\u003e (Schwartz \u0026amp; Wade). His other books include \u003ci\u003ePaul Writes (a Letter)\u003c\/i\u003e (Eerdmans), \u003ci\u003eThe Death of the Hat\u003c\/i\u003e (Candlewick), and the Caldecott Honor-winning \u003ci\u003eYo! Yes?\u003c\/i\u003e (Scholastic). He has been hailed by \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the most original illustrators working today, and he continues to create stories and art that appeal to readers of all ages. He lives with his family in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 20, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699628281919,"sku":"9780802855213","price":21.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/656456afb2ec89719d96f807bd4a9813.webp?v=1765013958","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/saint-spotting-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}