by Alexi Sargeant (Author), Anita Barghigiani (Illustrator)
Discover the exciting tales of God's creatures and the holy men and women they encountered! You'll read about an enormous dog who protected a French priest from an ambush, a tiger who shared his cave with persecuted Korean Christians, a dangerous wolf who was tamed by an Italian friar, a boar who was rescued from hunters by a wise Irish abbess, and many more. Each of these fourteen tales shows the heroic virtue of the saints and inspires young readers to faithfully follow Jesus. With breathtaking full-color illustrations, this storybook will become a beloved family read-aloud. A perfect gift from parents, grandparents, or godparents to introduce the young reader to the saints!
Author Biography
Alexi Sargeant is a Catholic teacher, writer, and game maker. He has worked at publications such First Things and Magnificat. Alexi lives in Hyattsville, MD, with his wife, Leah, and their daughters, Beatrice and Thalia.