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Christopher Tomie De Paola

Christopher By Tomie De Paola

Christopher by Tomie De Paola


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Summary

A retelling of the story of St Christopher, the giant who carried the infant Jesus, strikingly illustrated by the author.

Christopher Summary

Christopher: The Holy Giant by Tomie De Paola

The story of St. Christopher is the tale of a giant named Reprobus who wishes to serve the greatest and most powerful king in the world. He sets off on a journey and after doing service for a king, the devil, and a holy man he discovers that it is Christ he needs to seek - but he must be patient, and must serve others first. Then one stormy night Reprobus carries a child across a stormy river. When he reaches the other side, the child tells him: 'I am Jesus Christ... From now on you shall be known as Christopher - the Bearer of Christ.' With its colourful and decorative illustrations in the inimitable style of the artist, this picture book brings to vivid life the legend of St. Christopher.

Christopher Reviews

"It is beautifully illustrated in strong, primary colours on simple drawings and was enjoyed by both my grand-daughters... a pleasure to read." Mary Bryant, Catholic Woman's League News "His feelings for the story come through in his vivid but sensitive illustrations and he achieves his aim beautifully." Sidney Swann, The Bookseller "A simple, gentle story... a beautiful legend... 'one of the most stirring images in classical church art', de Paola says in an author's note. Young children will catch the enchantment from his text and pictures." Betty Saunders, Church Times

About Tomie De Paola

About the Author Tomie de Paola is an internationally popular illustrator and adapter of Bible stories and themes for children. Other titles by Tomie de Paola published by the Lutterworth Press: The Miracles of Jesus The Parables of Jesus

Additional information

GOR004289205
9780718829520
0718829522
Christopher: The Holy Giant by Tomie De Paola
Used - Well Read
Hardback
James Clarke & Co Ltd
1996-07-24
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book. We do our best to provide good quality books for you to read, but there is no escaping the fact that it has been owned and read by someone else previously. Therefore it will show signs of wear and may be an ex library book

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