This is the story of Francis, who speaks with the animals. In this charming retelling of the life and teachings of this well - known saint, Piet Grobler delivers a simple and powerful message that transcends different cultures and religions. The book encoura ges young children to make the world a better place.

Piet Grobler has always been drawn to the figure of St Francis. He also feels a special bond with birds. Piet noticed that often a bird would sit beside him just before a special event in his life. Th e illustrations, which are full of warmth and a dream - like quality, reflect this personal connection with the story. Piet captures a joyful world that celebrates birds, beasts and the wonders of nature.

 

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2019 by Lemniscaat Ltd .

Piet Grobler was born in South Africa. He studied theology, journalism and graphic design. Piet has won many awards around the world for his illustrations, including in Italy and China. His previous titles published by Lemniscaat are Hey Frog! and Antonia by Anke de Vries.