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Giovanni and the Fava Beans: The Story of the St. Joseph Altar

Giovanni and the Fava Beans: The Story of the St. Joseph Altar - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Joseph P. Ruli, Jaclyn Warren (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2024-09-30Pages:52
Language:EnglishPublisher:Word on Fire SparkISBN-13:9781685780456ISBN-10:1685780458UPC:9781685780456Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Religious, Historical, Holidays & CelebrationsBook Topic:Christian, Medieval, Other, ReligiousSize:11.31 x 8.58 x 0.43 inchesWeight:1.0516Product ID:SC5XV4J8BP
Set in Sicily during the Middle Ages, this inviting picture book shares the origins of the St. Joseph Altar tradition. When young Giovanni's community suffers a terrible drought, he is upset to find fava beans--what he feeds the pigs--on his dinner plate due to the failure of the crops. An encounter with a starving girl sparks a conversion of heart from ingratitude to generosity, and Giovanni looks to heavenly patron St. Joseph to intercede for his community. When rain arrives the answered prayers are celebrated with building altars in honor of St. Joseph (a tradition still carried on in New Orleans and other communities today). With colorful folk art illustrations and instructions for celebrating the St. Joseph's Altar tradition, families will read this book every St. Joseph's Day and all through the year.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Word on Fire SparkISBN-13:9781685780456ISBN-10:1685780458UPC:9781685780456Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Religious, Historical, Holidays & CelebrationsBook Topic:Christian, Medieval, Other, ReligiousSize:11.31 x 8.58 x 0.43 inchesWeight:1.0516Product ID:SC5XV4J8BP
Joseph P. Ruli is a native of New Orleans and a second-generation Sicilian American. He and his family love hosting a St. Joseph Altar in their home. Joseph dons his chef's hat and apron and cooks a big pot of homemade Pasta Milanese, serving a bowl to whomever walks through the door.

Jaclyn Warren lives in Covington, Louisiana, with her husband, children, and three cats. She is the illustrator of the award-winning book Brilliant! 28 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians, and Supersmart People.
Publisher: Word on Fire Spark

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