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In *Brother Sun, Sister Moon*, Katherine Paterson reimagines the 1224 prayer of praise by Francis of Assisi as a celebration of God's gifts throughout the universe. The story invites young readers to discover the wonders of the natural world, bearing witness to the miraculous presence of the divine in all aspects of life.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Katherine Paterson
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