Illustrated by Meilo SoClarion Books, 2006
32 pgs.
Endpapers: Bright orange
Based on the true story of a friar and friend of St. Francis of Assisi, Brother Juniper joined St. Francis in 1210 and died in 1258. He was extremely generous, anf from the knowledge of that generosity comes this story.
Brother Juniper would give someone in need the clothes off his back. Literally. The other brothers would find him naked. One day, when he was left in charge of the chapel, many people came to the door asking for help. He gave away eveything - and when the other friars returned, naked Brother Juniper was standing in an empty hole in the ground! All is redeemed on Sunday when a huge happy crowd all come to say thank you.
A neat story of generosity and giving. Illustrations are fun and compliment the story beuatifully.
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