This is the translation of a lovely Italian book for children. I love the uniqueness of the style and illustrations. The stories are filled with anecdotes and details of the saints' lives not found in other books about saints for children. Truly a gem-- we will read it aloud during Religion this Fall. Do visit the Publisher's site as they have a neat flip-the-pages "look-inside" feature. http://www.pauline.org/SaintsandTheirStories/tabid/425/Default.aspx From the Publisher: This sumptuously illustrated collection of biographies introduces young readers, ages 7–10, to eighteen popular saints. Historical and biographical information is enriched by cultural and artistic traditions,—and even a few legends. Saints and Their Stories includes: Saint Ann Saint Joseph Saint John the Baptist Saint Peter Saint Paul Saint Cecilia Saint Helen the Empress Saint Lucy Saint Ambrose Saint Augustine Saint Benedict Saint Francis Saint Anthony of Padua Saint Catherine Saint Rita Saint John Bosco Saint Bernadette The Archangel Gabriel Includes a presentation page, making it an ideal gift for First Communion, birthdays, and favorite saints’ feast days