In Brother Sun, Sister Moon, award-winning author Katherine Paterson re-imagines a hymn of praise originally written by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1224. Illuminated with the exquisite illustrations of cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton, this picture book offers a stunningly beautiful tribute to nature.
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"The combination of her polished poetic text and Ms. Dalton's glorious illustrations reach a sublime height." - New York Journal of Books
"An inspiring modern classic." - Booklist Starred Review
"Gorgeous" - School Library Journal Starred Review
"An inspiring modern classic." - Booklist Starred Review
"Gorgeous" - School Library Journal Starred Review
About the Author
Katherine Paterson is a two-time Newbery Medal winner, a two-time National Book Award winner, and the 2010-11 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. She lives in Barre, Vermont.
Pamela Dalton is a master of scherenschnitte, the art of papercutting. Her artwork has enthralled collectors worldwide for more than two decades. She lives in Ghent, New York, where her home and studio overlook a biodynamic farm and a school community. This is her first book.
Pamela Dalton is a master of scherenschnitte, the art of papercutting. Her artwork has enthralled collectors worldwide for more than two decades. She lives in Ghent, New York, where her home and studio overlook a biodynamic farm and a school community. This is her first book.
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Katherine Paterson has twice won both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award. She received the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Medal as well as the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for the body of her work. An active promoter of reading and literacy, she lives with her husband, John, in Barre, Vermont. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Visit Katherine Paterson on her web site at www.terabithia.com
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
One of the most revered religious figures in history, St. Francis of Assisi is known as the patron saint of animals. He loved creatures and nature and urged men to respect both.
In "Brother Sun, Sister Moon," by Katherine Paterson and illustrated by Pamela Dalton, one of St. Francis' hymns of praise, "Canticle of the Creatures" is reimagined.
First written in 1224, the hymn celebrates creation. Here, Paterson takes the Umbrian text and turns it into a poem true to St. Francis' original intent.
One cannot help but feel thankful as they read the text. It perfectly illustrates the beauty that surrounds us. And the accompanying illustrations aren't too shabby either. In fact, they're beautiful.
Each of Dalton's amazingly intricate illustrations is cut from one continuous piece of paper. They are so complex that they stand alone, and they work perfectly in concert with Paterson's text.
A nice addition to the book is the translation of St. Francis' "The Canticle of the Creatures." This is one book you will not only want to own, but share with visitors to your home as well.
In "Brother Sun, Sister Moon," by Katherine Paterson and illustrated by Pamela Dalton, one of St. Francis' hymns of praise, "Canticle of the Creatures" is reimagined.
First written in 1224, the hymn celebrates creation. Here, Paterson takes the Umbrian text and turns it into a poem true to St. Francis' original intent.
One cannot help but feel thankful as they read the text. It perfectly illustrates the beauty that surrounds us. And the accompanying illustrations aren't too shabby either. In fact, they're beautiful.
Each of Dalton's amazingly intricate illustrations is cut from one continuous piece of paper. They are so complex that they stand alone, and they work perfectly in concert with Paterson's text.
A nice addition to the book is the translation of St. Francis' "The Canticle of the Creatures." This is one book you will not only want to own, but share with visitors to your home as well.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm not Catholic, but I've always had an affinity for the gentle St. Francis, who gave up his life of wealth and privilege in medieval Italy to preach to the poor, taking care of the sick and the needy. He's particularly known for his love of all animals, and his affinity for nature in all its splendor. Renowned children's author Katherine Paterson reimagines his text, The Canticle of the Sun, in this exquisite new picture book illustrated by Pamela Dalton. The text, written in free verse, sings the praise of the Creator, "who by your power and out of your love have/created all things and called them good." The text thanks God for the sun, the moon and stars, the wind, water, fire, and earth, but also praises "courageous brothers and sisters/who offer their lives to the making of peace." Even "Sister Death" is praised, for ushering us into God's loving presence. At the conclusion, Paterson reproduces St. Francis' original text, translated from the Umbrian text of the Assisi codex.
Pamela Dalton's exquisite scherenschnitte, or paper cut illustrations, are created, according to her website, in the tradition of early American paper cutting popular in the Pennsylvania Dutch country in the early 19th century. Each piece is first sketched freehand, and then cut by hand from a single piece of paper before being hand colored. The delicacy and intricacy of her work is incredible, and merits many hours poring over her illustrations, which are set on a black background. They capture the every day world of a by-gone era, with adorable children gathering the harvest surrounded by kindly animals, birds, leaves, and flowers. Even the illustration of death is resplendent with life, with dozens of colorful butterflies erupting over the page.
I'm sure this gorgeous picture book will be getting a close look from the Caldecott committee. I highly recommend it to all lovers of picture books, and it would be a particularly lovely book to share with your family at Thanksgiving.
Pamela Dalton's exquisite scherenschnitte, or paper cut illustrations, are created, according to her website, in the tradition of early American paper cutting popular in the Pennsylvania Dutch country in the early 19th century. Each piece is first sketched freehand, and then cut by hand from a single piece of paper before being hand colored. The delicacy and intricacy of her work is incredible, and merits many hours poring over her illustrations, which are set on a black background. They capture the every day world of a by-gone era, with adorable children gathering the harvest surrounded by kindly animals, birds, leaves, and flowers. Even the illustration of death is resplendent with life, with dozens of colorful butterflies erupting over the page.
I'm sure this gorgeous picture book will be getting a close look from the Caldecott committee. I highly recommend it to all lovers of picture books, and it would be a particularly lovely book to share with your family at Thanksgiving.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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My 25 year old daughter found this in a library and was so taken with it I had to purchase it for her...she loved it!
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Brother Sun & Sister Moon
I love it. The illustrations are outstanding and the words are so special. Would make a wonderful baby gift for anyone.
Published 25 days ago by Margie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book. Good lesson
Great book and lovely illustrations. The language is different than what we are used to making it an interesting surprised.
Published 1 month ago by Maria V
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book, terrible formatting
I bought the Kindle version of this book, and while Pamela Dalton's illustrations are wonderful and Katherine Paterson's poetry is engaging, the formatting for the digital version... Read more
Published 1 month ago by 9393usak
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely illustrations
This is a lovely illstrated book of St. Francis' words. Very pleased with this book that isn't just for children!
Published 4 months ago by JBingham
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the loveliest books I have ever held.
This exquisite book is a particular style of cut work art that you have to see to believe. It is truly one of the most beautiful books I've ever owned. Not to mention that St. Read more
Published 6 months ago by liz j
4.0 out of 5 stars
great gift idea
I saw this book on a list of great kids books and thought it would mak a great Baptism/First Communion gift. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Happy Mommy
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful book
The "Canticle of the Sun" by St. Francis of Assisi is one of my favorite sacred poems. This new translation, with its magnificent illustrations, is absolutely wonderful! Read more
Published 13 months ago by L. Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous Prayer
This is a lovely prayer that St. Francis of Assisi wrote. It is ornamented with such lush imaagery that the pictures themselves lifted me up to God.
Published 15 months ago by Paul A. Byrnes
4.0 out of 5 stars
beautifully illustrated version of this prayer
This book is charming and the illustrations are warm and colorful papercuttings. The revision of wording is appropriate for children, but the book would be a lovely gift for any... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Eve Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely beautiful
I absolutely love this book. The words are beautiful, the illustrations are amazing. The illustrator actually cuts the image from a piece of paper and then paints them. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Erin Pietrak
