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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 270.2092
EAN: 9780881412581
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 0881412589
Label: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Manufacturer: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: 2004-04
Publisher: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Sales Rank: 92410
Studio: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
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Rating: - Very highly recommended reading
The Blackbird's Nest by Jenny Schroedel is a children's picturebook that brings to life the story of one of Ireland's most beloved saints. Set around the time of A.D. 618, it follows the experiences of a young man who loves animals and even seems to understand their secret language. But other children bring out the worst in Kevin, and he is prone to bullying. One day though, Kevin learns a tranforming lesson from a most unlikely teacher: a blackbird. Captivatingly illustrated by Doug Montross in ... Read More
Rating: - A perfect marriage of words and pictures
One of my two-year-old's top 5 picks--he sits through the whole thing, then says "Again!" I'm happy to acquiesce, since the story's spiritual beauty is multi-layered and just as soothing to my own soul.
Rating: - Inspiring & Beautiful
This book is a wonderful combination of eloquent prose and beautiful art. Schroedel's interpretation of Saint Kevin is both inspring and well adapted for children. Our child loves it and loves identifying things in the pictures. Definitely an attention grabber for children, yet meaningful for adults too.
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