Saint Valentine
Valentine's Day is one of the most popular holidays celebrated worldwide. Its origins trace back to ancient Rome, where a physician named Valentine restored the sight of a young blind girl with his healing skills and faith. After Valentine's execution, the girl received a secret message from him, marking the beginning of Valentine's Day. Master illustrator Robert Sabuda depicts this tale using exquisite paper mosaics, reminiscent of early Christian art that evokes subtle yet powerful emotions.
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Valentine's Day is a holiday that many people celebrate. But have you ever wondered how it began? Well, a long time ago in Rome, there was a doctor named Valentine. He was very kind and helped people who were sick. One day, he met a young girl who was blind. Valentine used his healing skills and faith to help her see again. Later on, Valentine was executed for his Christian beliefs. But before he died, he sent a secret message to the young girl he had helped. This is said to be the start of Valentine's Day. A wonderful illustrator named Robert Sabuda created beautiful paper mosaics that show what life was like back then. These pictures are very powerful and will make you feel all sorts of emotions.
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Brand: Simon & Schuster
Publisher Date: 01/01/1999
Author: Robert Sabuda
Dimensions: 10.25 x 8.38 x 0.12
UPC: 9780689824296
Ages: 4-7
Pages: 30
