André Bessette: A Heart of Strength (Saints and Me!) - Softcover

Barbara Yoffie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764822403 ISBN 13: 9780764822407

Publisher: Liguori Publications, 2013

Synopsis

The story of Andre Bessette, a French-Canadian brother who is said to have healed many and who was canonized in 2010, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and exciting text for children ages 4 through 9.

Author and longtime elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Christ. Andre Bessette is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.

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About the Authors

Barbara Yoffie has been in Catholic education for forty-nine years. Yoffie has a master’s degree in religious education administration from Loyola University in New Orleans, a bachelor’s degree in art education, and a certificate of religious studies from Paul VI Institute in St. Louis. Her passion for teaching children about the saints is evident in her Saints and Me! series.

Katherine Alpha Borgatti is an artist and illustrator native to Louisiana. She is a convert to the Catholic faith and has a passion for Catholic art. Her works include portraits of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus and various Saints. Katherine resides in Mandeville, Louisiana with her husband Mike and their three children, Matthew, Annamarie and John.

Edition details

• Publisher: Liguori Publications
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764822403
• ISBN 13: 9780764822407
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32