Saint Valentine
Aladdin · Print & ebook · January 1, 1999
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- Who it’s for
- A tender origin story meets paper mosaics shaped by the subtle power of early Christian art.
- Themes
- Origins of Valentine's Day, Christian faith, Healing and compassion
- Genres
- Valentine's Day, Religious Biographies for Kids, Christian Holidays & Celebrations
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How did Valentine's Day, one of our most popular holidays, begin? It started in ancient Rome when a kind physician named Valentine took an interest in a young blind girl. With his healing skill and his deep faith he restored her sight. What we now call Valentine's Day began when he sent the little girl a secret message, which she received after the Christian martyr was executed.
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For this tale rich in sentiment, master illustrator Robert Sabuda has created exquisite paper mosaics to suggest early Christian art that resonates with both subtlety and power.
Mosaic Valentine
A tender origin story meets paper mosaics shaped by the subtle power of early Christian art.
Come here for
- A warm look at the story behind Valentine’s Day
- Paper mosaics that echo early Christian art
Expect
- A sentimental tale of faith, healing, and a secret message
- Subtle, powerful imagery rather than ordinary holiday decoration
Where it sits
| Christian Holidays & Celebrations | 80% |
|---|---|
| Religious Biographies for Kids | 73% |
| Valentine's Day | 55% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- European Biographies
- Valentine's Day
- Christian Stories
- Authors
- Robert Sabuda
- Publisher
- Aladdin
- Published
- January 1, 1999
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Origins of Valentine's Day · Christian faith · Healing and compassion
- Reading lane
- European Biographies