Also written and/or illustrated by Pamela Dalton: The Story of Christmas Brother Sun, Sister Moon: Saint Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures by Katherine Paterson, illustrated by Pamela Dalton Ages 4-8 36 pages Chronicle June 2011 Hardcover     Katherine Paterson “reimagines” St. Francis of Assisi’s beautiful prayer of praise and thanksgiving The Canticle of the Creatures, translating the original Umbrian text into contemporary English. This powerful prayer addresses the most important and sometimes painful aspects of life (sickness, war, fear) as well as the bounty of nature and the ever-loving presence of God. Extending the text, Pamela Dalton’s extraordinary, colorful artwork contrasts with a stark black background. Each page of this picture book is an exquisite portrayal of children, surrounded by trees, flowers, animals, birds and butterflies. The papercut illustrations on each page come alive creating a sensation of depth and texture impossible to achieve through other mediums. Brother Sun, Sister Moon is a feast for the eyes and imagination; a vehicle for contemplation that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.     web reviews   Kristine Wildner/2011 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)