Rating: Recommended
Clarion Books, 2006, $16.00
ISBN: 0618543619
Grade level: K-3rd
Brother Juniper was a holy friar who lived in the hills of Assisi with Father Francis and his seven brothers. One day the fathers go out to preach and leave Brother Juniper to stay behind and watch the chapel. The brothers' concern for Brother Juniper's generous nature is proven beyond measure as he gives away everything in the church to the very needy people of the village.
When the brothers return, Juniper stands in the hole where the chapel once stood. It is only after the crowd of villagers come to thank them that the brothers realize his generosity is what the church is really about.
A story of love and kindness with warm and tender illustrations that only add to its charm.
