Long ago in the busy little town of Assisi, a wealthy merchant and his wife had a baby boy: Francis. They gave their son all the good things that money could buy. But when Francis was a young man, he had a dream telling him to work for God - to follow the example of Jesus in loving those who were unloved and giving everything he had to serve others. Francis' life touched the hearts of many in his own lifetime. Even the wild birds and animals seemed to listen to what he had to say about God their Maker. For hundreds of years, the story of this good man of Assisi has brought hope and encouragement to all those who long to know gentleness and love in the world.

 

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Lion Hudson Plc .

MARY JOSLIN is the author of a number of storybooks for children. Some of her titles are: The Goodbye Boat, The Minstrel's Tale and The Heaven Tree. Vicki Wisenfeld, Sunday school teacher and parent. Alison Wisenfeld's stylish illustrations have won widespread acclaim, from the prizewining The Tree through Spider Watching, Best Loved Prayers, The Good Man of Assisi and Mary Mother of Jesus. Now, as author and illustrator in her own right, she brings together her experience of mothering two young children with her talent as an illustrator to create a memorable book in a simple and timeless style.