{"product_id":"saint-francis-of-assisi-9781640605527","title":"Saint Francis of Assisi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYoung readers, meet Francis of Assisi--the world's most famous Saint \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTravel back in time and over the sea to a city in Umbria in the heart of Italy in 1182. There you'll meet Francesco Bernardone--better known as Saint Francis of Assisi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut who was Francis? He was a Saint, that's for sure--but he was also a soldier and a rebel. He was a man who loved peace and preached to animals but was unafraid to stand up for what was right, take care of lepers, challenge the rich, and defend the poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim Ladwig's beautiful illustrations will transport you into Francis's world and open your eyes and your heart to the inspiring life of the world's most famous saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Ladwig\u003c\/b\u003e is an accomplished painter and is experienced in Christian ministry. He has illustrated more than twenty picture books, including many award-winners such as \u003ci\u003ePsalm Twenty-Three\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lord's Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGood King Wenceslas\u003c\/i\u003e. He is married to Leah. They live in Wichita, Kansas, and have three grown children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Paraclete Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630532038930,"sku":"9781640605527","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f4bc0089-7c97-4396-86a2-0c49fe87378f.jpg?v=1732754299","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/saint-francis-of-assisi-9781640605527","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}