Around the Year: Once Upon a Time Saints [Paperback]

Ethel Pochocki (Author), Ben Hatke (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

Ethel Pochocki, whimsically and unforgettably, presents a new set of heavenly friends to readers young and old in this third collection of Once Upon a Time Saints stories. Beginning in the dark of December, the start of the Church Year, there are stories and poems for each month, all bursting with saintly—not to mention angelic—deeds and happenings. Each tale or verse—whether of mystical apparitions in a tiny Irish village or of friars who float in the air or of entire countries single-handedly converted to Christianity—makes it quite plain that heaven doesn't keep to its place at all, but is happily determined to spill over into earthly life—here, there and . . . all around the year.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 211 pages
• Publisher: Bethlehem Books (April 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932350268
• ISBN-13: 978-1932350265
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Religious

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, September 10, 2010

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Jenni - See all my reviews

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I love these "Once upon a Time Saints" books. I have purchased all of them for my 6 year old daughter and she reads them all the time. I enjoy reading them too.

The stories really bring various saints to life and inspire you. It is a great way to see the remarkable faith of those who have come before us and learn a little about them. After she had read them she said she wanted to be a saint as well. I figure that's a good goal for all of us. :) We also find them very helpful for choosing what saint to dress up as for the All Saints Day party each year.

My only complaint is that sometimes the stories or legend may be stretched a little too far. Like the story of Martha (from the Martha, Mary and Lazarus of the Bible) ends with Mary not being at the tomb for the raising of Lazarus and instead being at home cooking for those who return which, the author jokingly says, is another miracle. While this is amusing, it seems more likely that Mary was at the tomb with Martha when their brother was raised. While it doesn't say for sure either way, I thought this stretch by the author was a bit too much.

All that said, I still recommend the books very highly!

4.0 out of 5 stars Character building stories for kids, December 27, 2011

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Chris E. Watson "CW" (Cleveland, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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The news is full of such depravity and children are exposed to so much trash culture. It is hearenting to find books that are both entertaining and provide examples of the finest aspects of human nature. The stories in this book fit the bill.