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Title: In God's Garden: Stories of the Saints for Little Children

Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Saint Ursula -- Saint Benedict -- Saint Christopher -- Saint Catherine of Siena -- Saint Augustine of Hippo -- Saint Augustine of Canterbury -- Saint Cecilia -- Saint Giles -- Saint Nicholas -- Saint Faith -- Saint Cosmo and Saint Damian -- Saint Martin -- Saint George -- Saint Francis of Assisi.

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Summary: "In God's Garden: Stories of the Saints for Little Children" by Amy Steedman is a collection of children's stories that highlights the lives of saints, likely written during the early 20th century. The work seeks to impart moral values and inspiring tales to young readers, emphasizing the beauty and virtues of the saints as models for living a righteous life. Each story aims to engage children's imaginations with themes of bravery, charity, and faith, making the saints relatable and their lessons accessible. At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of God's garden, where saints are likened to flowers in their heavenly beauty and purity. The opening narrative places special focus on Saint Ursula, the daughter of a good king, who is portrayed as wise, compassionate, and deeply desired by suitors. Despite this, Ursula longs to serve God and sets forth conditions for any potential marriage, reflecting her desire for spiritual devotion over earthly ties. As the story unfolds, included are her challenges, visions, and ultimately, her mission to live a life faithful to her beliefs, culminating in her pilgrimage alongside her companions, illustrating the trials and triumphs of a saint’s life, while inviting young readers to aspire to similar virtues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Steedman, Amy

EBook No.: 36674

Published: Jul 9, 2011

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Christian saints -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:36674:2 2011-07-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Steedman, Amy en 1
2024-11-12T19:30:57Z In God's Garden: Stories of the Saints for Little Children

This edition has images.

Title: In God's Garden: Stories of the Saints for Little Children

Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Saint Ursula -- Saint Benedict -- Saint Christopher -- Saint Catherine of Siena -- Saint Augustine of Hippo -- Saint Augustine of Canterbury -- Saint Cecilia -- Saint Giles -- Saint Nicholas -- Saint Faith -- Saint Cosmo and Saint Damian -- Saint Martin -- Saint George -- Saint Francis of Assisi.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "In God's Garden: Stories of the Saints for Little Children" by Amy Steedman is a collection of children's stories that highlights the lives of saints, likely written during the early 20th century. The work seeks to impart moral values and inspiring tales to young readers, emphasizing the beauty and virtues of the saints as models for living a righteous life. Each story aims to engage children's imaginations with themes of bravery, charity, and faith, making the saints relatable and their lessons accessible. At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of God's garden, where saints are likened to flowers in their heavenly beauty and purity. The opening narrative places special focus on Saint Ursula, the daughter of a good king, who is portrayed as wise, compassionate, and deeply desired by suitors. Despite this, Ursula longs to serve God and sets forth conditions for any potential marriage, reflecting her desire for spiritual devotion over earthly ties. As the story unfolds, included are her challenges, visions, and ultimately, her mission to live a life faithful to her beliefs, culminating in her pilgrimage alongside her companions, illustrating the trials and triumphs of a saint’s life, while inviting young readers to aspire to similar virtues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Steedman, Amy

EBook No.: 36674

Published: Jul 9, 2011

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Christian saints -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:36674:3 2011-07-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Steedman, Amy en 1