Saint Nicholas: The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Children, Educational Version

By Melissa Cleeman

Have you ever wondered where the legend of Santa Claus or Father Christmas came from? Maybe you’ve heard of the Saint Nicholas who is a patron saint and known as the Guardian of Children. He is one of the most popular and celebrated saints throughout the world.
Many years ago there really was a man named Nicholas who became a saint. In this story, we discover how a rich orphan became one of the most generous and widely-accepted saints today.

Find out more about this man who became the patron saint of children and sailors, and inspired Christmas in this 15-Minute biography.

Ages 8 and up.
Educational Versions Include exercises designed to meet Common Core Standards.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: LearningIsland.com
• Release date: Jan 26, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310873478

Melissa Cleeman

Melissa Cleeman lives with her boyfriend, Casey, her dog, Mia and a cat affectionately known as Doormat. As well as writing, she enjoys drawing, painting and reading.

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SAINT NICHOLAS

The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Children

By Melissa Cleeman

A LearningIsland.com

15 - Minute Book

On a book about a Saint Nicholas, I dedicate this to my brother Nicholas...who thinks he's a Saint.

Editor: Jennifer Robinson

Smashwords Edition

Text (c) Copyright 2012 Melissa Cleeman. All rights reserved.

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Saint Nicholas: The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Children / Melissa Cleeman

Summary: A biography of Saint Nicholas, the man who became the Patron Saint of children

1. Saint Nicholas. Juvenile Literature. 2. Christmas. Juvenile Literature. 3. Catholicism. Juvenile Literature.

Words: 2776

Reading Level: 6.9

Ages 8 and up.

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SAINT NICHOLAS

The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Children

Have you ever wondered where the legend of Santa Claus or Father Christmas came from? Maybe you’ve heard of the Saint Nicholas who is a patron saint and known as the Guardian of Children. He is one of the most popular and celebrated saints throughout the world.

Many years ago there really was a man named Nicholas who became a saint. In this story, we discover how a rich orphan became one of the most generous and widely-accepted saints today.

A Saint to Many

Saint Nicholas is one of the most popular figures in Christianity. He was a much loved saint throughout Europe during medieval times. Today, he is a saint to many people from many different religions.

He is known