I cannot believe that in all of my 14 years of parenting, I have not heard of Joan Windham. I just recently discovered the treasure of books that she has written on the lives of the saints and I am overjoyed to have new stories to read to my little ones.
Windham has written many books but most of her saints stories are included in the anthologies: Sixty Saints for Girls and Sixty Saints for Boys.
The stories are a perfect length to read aloud in one sitting for the younger set or to be read alone by the older set! I used her story on St. Catherine of Siena when I taught Little Flowers this past year and the story was fabulous--very detailed and written so engagingly. I haven't been so excited about a saints book since I discovered Ethel Pochocki's Once Upon a Time Saints books. :)
Oh, and I just discovered that Pochocki has written a third volume in her saints series. A great idea for a Christmas gift! ;)
Oh, thank you for sharing this information with someone who hasn't made those discoveries yet.
Posted by: Charlotte (Matilda) | June 30, 2009 at 09:33 AM
I have been wanting to get these two books for a while. I'm hoping to get them used at a reasonable price. Great post!
Posted by: Ruth | July 01, 2009 at 08:08 AM
There is nothing like discovering a great new book that everyone can enjoy.
Happy reading ☺
God Bless
Posted by: Gae | July 08, 2009 at 03:25 AM
Sweet Jennifer!
((hugs)) & prayers!
Posted by: booklady | July 14, 2009 at 07:25 PM