{"id":2250,"date":"2018-10-04T15:01:18","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T19:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.paracletepress.com\/?p=2250"},"modified":"2018-10-04T15:01:18","modified_gmt":"2018-10-04T19:01:18","slug":"saint-francis-comes-to-life-for-a-new-generation-in-stunning-new-title-from-phil-gallery-and-sibyl-mackenzie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.paracletepress.com\/index.php\/saint-francis-comes-to-life-for-a-new-generation-in-stunning-new-title-from-phil-gallery-and-sibyl-mackenzie\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint Francis comes to life for a new generation in stunning new title from Phil Gallery and Sibyl MacKenzie"},"content":{"rendered":"

October 4, The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi \u2014\u00a0As the world celebrates its favorite and most unifying saint, Francis of Assisi, Paraclete Press announces the release of the first title in its new San Damiano Books imprint,\u00a0St. Francis and the Animals: A Mother Bird\u2019s Story<\/em>\u00a0(October 4, 2019 \u2022 ISBN 978-1-61261-973-6 \u2022 $17.99 \u2022 Hardcover).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0Watch a video trailer about the book here!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Phil Gallery\u2019s inspired words from the perspective of Mother Bird, paired with Sibyl MacKenzie\u2019s vibrant, beautiful illustrations, give readers young and old an entirely new angle on Brother Francis \u2013 the boy who grew up in Assisi, ventured out as a brave knight, turned aside when he heard God\u2019s call, and became the gentle monk who loved the Creator and all of creation with his whole heart. The familiar stories take on an even more profound meaning when told from the perspective of Francis\u2019s brothers and sisters, the birds \u2013 and one little bird in particular who takes flight for the first time thanks to the kindness of Brother Francis \u2013 showing how all the parts of God\u2019s creation are connected.<\/p>\n

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Praise for\u00a0St. Francis and the Animals: A Mother Bird\u2019s Story
\n<\/em><\/strong>\u201cThis is an enchanting tale of St. Francis\u2019 love of all creatures that shows how religious tales, in engaging prose and elegant illustrations, can guide us in the most important project of our lives: connecting with God, the Maker of all good things. This will become one of the favorite books of childhood!\u201d –Fr. David B. Couturier, OFM Cap.<\/strong>, Director of the Franciscan Institute, St. Bonaventure University<\/p>\n

\u201cThis book is great! It is a wonderful depiction of the story of the life of Saint Francis as told with amazing drawings.\u201d
\n–Bob O’Connor,\u00a0<\/strong>Author of\u00a0A House Divided Against Itself<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThese stunning illustrations and the engaging text describe how Francis related to a great variety of animals. This book is sure to spark valuable conversations.\u201d
\n-Fr. Pat McCloskey, OFM,\u00a0<\/strong>Franciscan Editor,\u00a0St. Anthony Messenger<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cSimply stunning! This is guaranteed to stir your heart with a rousing love for God, His Saints, His Creation, and all creatures\u2014great and small. This tender story is magnificently illustrated and a very engaging expression of the life of the beloved Saint of Assisi. I highly recommend it for children and adults alike!\u201d<\/p>\n

–Donna-Marie Cooper O\u2019Boyle<\/strong>, award-winning author of many books including\u00a0Angels for Kids\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0My Confirmation Book<\/em><\/p>\n

Phil Gallery<\/strong>\u00a0is the author of four books in the award-winning \u201cCan You Find\u201d series that sold more than 140,000 copies. He lives in the hills of eastern West Virginia, where he and his wife Shari raised their four children.<\/p>\n

Sibyl MacKenzie<\/strong>\u00a0graduated from Columbia University with a degree in German Literature and has exhibited in galleries all over the US.<\/p>\n

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St. Francis and the Animals: A Mother Bird\u2019s Story<\/em>\u00a0is the first book in Paraclete\u2019s new\u00a0San Damiano Books<\/strong>\u00a0imprint for Franciscan spirituality.\u00a0San Damiano Books\u00a0will publish for children as well as adults, fiction and nonfiction, spirituality and practical theology, books by vowed Franciscans and laypeople\/writers\u2014all with a passion for the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare.<\/p>\n

For interviews with author Phil Gallery or for review copies, please contact Director of Marketing Laura McKendree: email\u00a0lauram@paracletepress.com<\/a>, phone 800-451-5006 ext 316.<\/p>\n

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