Rhyming text gives praise and thanks for all of creation including wind and sun, plants and animals, desert, rocks, and sea.

The story of a rich merchant's son who was raised to become a knight in medieval Italy. Instead he abandoned his privileged life upon receiving a vision from God, preaching to humans, animals, and nature itself.

A young man rejects his wealthy background to lead a life of poverty and good works, always befriending animals.

Saint Francis of Assisi, friend to all creatures, sings with various animals.

Worried about having left the overly-generous Brother Juniper in charge of their chapel when they went out to preach, the other friars are not prepared for what they find upon their return.

Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals, is particularly remembered for his gentle and caring deeds towards his world and those who shared it with him. This book, set in the medieval countryside, invites you to step into his world.

Tells the story of the man who became one of the most famous saints in the world, from his fun-loving youth through his career as a soldier to the years he spent serving God.