Saint kateri tekakwitha pronunciation

Another book in the American Saints series from Catholic Artworks this book tells the story of gentle Kateri Colorful illustrations and simple but thoughtful text Saint Kateri TekakwithaBrenda and George Nippert parents of the author Bernadette authors illustrators and founders of Nippert Co Artworks produce some of the most beautiful religious educational software I have ever seen In this book they give their daughter first credit for an exceptional children s biography of America s newest saint Kateri Tekakwitha who just had her first feast day July 14th as a saint Printed on sturdy heavyweight paper each two page spread features a text page engagingly and colorfully decorated next to a delightfully detailed picture page sure to entertain and occupy most any child being read to the adult reader and or children of reading age Each text page also features a growing Blue Lupine plant which is full sized by the book s end and the food source of the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly These blue clouds of wonder filled the skies during Kateri s lifetime late 1600s but now they are disappearing due to the lack of a nourishing environment A comparison is made between the rarity of this natural wonder and the scarcity of pure souls such as Kateri. St kateri tekakwitha life A wonderful book full of eye candy Reminded me of some of my favorite Tomie dePaola books because of the sweet story and the artwork s appeal English I love this beautifully illustrated story of the life of St Kateri English