Three beloved figures of our Catholic faith come to life in this delightful trilogy of illustrated stories from France: the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Nicholas, and St. Francis of Assisi. Originally created in the late 1920s by Pierre and Germaine Noury, these books combine lively, expressive artwork with richly poetic storytelling, inviting children to come to know and love their friends in Heaven.
Bringing these treasures into English required far more than a simple translation. Working closely with a native French speaker, we carefully recreated the warmth, rhythm, and literary beauty of the original language, drawing upon Scripture and historical sources to preserve the substance of each story. The illustrations, too, have been carefully restored and color-corrected, with particular attention to achieving a harmonious palette throughout each volume.
These are books made for reading aloud, with language rich enough to reward repeated readings and engaging illustrations that invite even the youngest listeners into the stories. Rather than simplifying everything to a child's present level of understanding, they offer beauty in both word and image that children can grow into, discovering new treasures with every encounter.
Save 15% when you buy all three! These books include:
- The Blessed Virgin: Mary our Mother
- Saint Nicholas: Patron Saint of Children
- Saint Francis: The Little Poor Man
11" x 8.5" hardcover
Curious about the work behind these beautiful books? Read the story of their translation and restoration, and see the original French editions alongside our new versions in our before-and-after photo gallery.
