Combines Tradition with Contemporary Appeal So many saints' books use art as old as the subjects themselves. This gorgeous collection of short biographies uses all-new, icon-like portraits that are digitally colored. The result combines the familiarity of tradition with a fresh contemporary appeal. In keeping with this, biographies of the best-known and loved saints are interspersed throughout with surprisingly different choices. Perfect for home or school, S is for Saints-- --includes the lives of twenty-six male and twenty-six female saints, one for each letter of the alphabet. --explains briefly why and how someone is declared a saint. --includes lists of patron saints of people, problems, and countries from among the entries. --encourages children to find out more about their faith. --works beautifully as both a reference book and a handsome gift. +
