
Blessing Of The Beasts, The
Ethel Pochocki(Author)
Paraclete Press
Published on 1. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-61261-582-0 (ISBN)
Description
As a young roach, Francesca was warned against churches. They were disgustingly clean, barren of food, although sometimes you might find leftover rice from weddings under the pews, and they were dangerous. Francesca and Martin, a skunk, originally met in a trash can awhile back: He'd startled her by rising from the garbage, wearing a cap of coleslaw and a mustache of yogurt. As the Celebration of Creatures service approaches, Francesca yearns to be there, but Martin warns her against it: "I don't think that we are meant to be included, Francesca. It's for the respectables, the cute and cuddlies. We are outcasts. They'll never let us in. Can't you just hear the humans shrieking as we walk down the aisle? They'd be fainting left and right." Kids and adults alike treasure this story about the value of all creatures and how all of creation has value, purpose, and God's blessing.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Orleans
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool and over, Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations; 18 Line drawings, color
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
139 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61261-582-0 (9781612615820)
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Person
Ethel Pochocki is the author of several other books for children and adults, including Once Upon a Time Saints.
Barry Moser is one of the most acclaimed illustrators alive today.
Barry Moser is one of the most acclaimed illustrators alive today.