Saint Francis of Assisi: The Patron Saint of Animals: Educational Version

By Jeannie Meekins

Saint Francis is one of the most loved saints in the world. He lived a simple life, dedicated to Jesus. He loved animals and nature, and believed we have a responsibility to look after them.
Francis was born in Assisi, Italy, sometime between December 1181 and September 1182.
His father was a wealthy cloth merchant named Pietro Bernardone. His mother was a French noblewoman named Lady Pica Bourlemont.
Pietro was away on business when Francis was born and baptized. He was angry that his son was named Giovanni. He changed the boy's name to Francis.
Francis was a happy, charming and spoiled boy. Everyone loved him and he did whatever he wanted.

Read about the life of this man who loved nature and animals in this 15-minute biography.

Ages 8 and up.
Reading Level: 6.1
Educational versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core Standards.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: LearningIsland.com
• Release date: Jan 17, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310239328

Jeannie Meekins

Jeannie Meekins is an Australian writer who lives with her children and a couple of cats who think they own the computer. And if her dog could read, he’d be jealous, so it’s lucky that he can’t. Jeannie has also written over 10 books for children, many available through LearningIsland.com

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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI

The Patron Saint of Animals

By Jeannie Meekins

A LearningIsland.com

15 - Minute Book

Editor: Jennifer Robinson

Title page picture by George Pankewytch

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Saint Francis of Assisi: Patron Saint of Animals / Jeannie Meekins

Summary: A brief look at the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

1. Saint Francis of Assisi. Juvenile Literature. 2. Catholicism. Juvenile Literature.

Words: 2675

Reading Level: 6.1

Ages 9 and up.

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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI

The Patron Saint of Animals

Saint Francis is one of the most loved saints in the world. He lived a simple life, dedicated to Jesus. He loved animals and nature, and believed we have a responsibility to look after them.

Casa-de-sao-francisco where St. Francis lived when he was young

Early Life

Francis was born in Assisi, Italy, sometime between December 1181 and September 1182.

His father was a wealthy cloth merchant named Pietro Bernardone. His mother was a French noblewoman named Lady Pica Bourlemont.

Pietro was away on business when Francis was born and baptized. He was angry that his son was named Giovanni. He changed the boy's name to Francis.

Francis was a happy, charming and spoiled boy. Everyone loved him and he did whatever he