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Synopsis
Selected for inclusion in the Best of the Best: Books for Great Kids and Teens list by the Chicago Public Library.
“Once there was an orphan boy named Pepino who lived in the mountain town of Assisi. His home was a stable and he shared it with his donkey, Violetta.”
One day Violetta gets sick and nothing seems to help. Pepino is sure that if he can just bring her into the crypt of Saint Francis, who loves all animals, she will get well. But can he convince the priest to let him try?
Paul Gallico’s tale of one little boy’s pilgrimage of faith has touched hearts the world over. Master storyteller Bob Barton’s lyrical new adaptation, beautifully illustrated by Carolyn Croll, is the first picture book of Paul Gallico’s classic story. It will introduce a whole generation of new readers to this endearing classic.
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?Once there was an orphan boy named Pepino who lived in the mountain town of Assisi. His home was a stable and he shared it with his donkey, Violetta.?
One day Violetta gets sick and nothing seems to help. Pepino is sure that if he can just bring her into the crypt of Saint Francis, who loves all animals, she will get well. But can he convince the priest to let him try?
Paul Gallico?s tale of one little boy?s pilgrimage of faith has touched hearts the world over. Master storyteller Bob Barton?s lyrical new adaptation, beautifully illustrated by Carolyn Croll, is the first picture book of Paul Gallico?s classic story. It will introduce a whole generation of new readers to this endearing classic.
About the Author
Bob Barton is an award-winning storyteller and author. After a career as a schoolteacher, he worked in teacher education and as an education officer with the Ministry of Education in Ontario. He has published many books and contributed to numerous storytelling collections. He has spoken at education and storytelling conferences around the world. Bob Barton’s greatest pleasure comes from writing for children. He lives in Toronto.
Carolyn Croll has illustrated many popular children’s books including several that she also wrote. She lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, amidst her collections of folk art, toys, books, and beads, under the close supervision of her cat, Tizzy.
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- PublisherHallmark Crown Edition
- Publication date1973
- ISBN 10 0385044380
- ISBN 13 9780385044387
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- IllustratorJack Jonathan (photography)
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