The Circle of Days

By Reeve Lindbergh

Book Overview

In 1225, Saint Francis of Assisi wrote the Canticle of the Sun, a moving hymn of praise for all creation that has been adapted to poetry and song for centuries. Reeve Lindbergh evokes its gentle power once again with The Circle of Days, quietly blending her words with those of Saint Francis to honor the elements, the animals, the heavens, and the very breath of life. With marvelous, jewel-toned paintings by Cathie Felstead echoing the childlike reverence of the poem, The Circle of Days reminds children and adults alike to pause, to wonder at, and to give thanks for the beauty of our world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763603570
• ISBN13: 9780763603571
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Candlewick
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.0" x 0.5" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Such a beautiful book

This book is so beautifully done. The illustrations are incredible and make for a very moving book. This is a family favorite for all of us- kids, parents, uncles, and grands. I whole-heartedly recommend this book and feel that it would make a wonderful addition to any family library.

Beautiful, lyrical, with depth...

This is one of my children's favorite books: the illustrations are gorgeous, the words lovely, the thought profound and cathartic. It's not your "thanks for my swingset and new toys" sort of prayer, but one that takes into account the cycle of day and night, the elements, the earth, the prey and the hunter, life and death. A baby appreciates the sounds and warmth of color; a child the unblinking address of those things which really matter.

A glorious celebration of ALL Creation...

'Nuff said in the earlier reviews about the text portion...so on to the illustrations:As an artist and homeschooling-mom I constantly look for ways to share the love of Things-Artistic with my child [and the children of homeschooling friends]. This volume goes to the top of my growing list of shining show-and-tell examples of "why you might want to become an 'Artist' when you grow up."I contend that this book will please many, many more than simply those with a "preschool eye" as another reviewer noted. And for the individual who rated Felstead's work as "...dull, static, cluttered..." I suggest they've been watching way too much television!I for one feel the artwork alone makes this a Must Have volume, and further suggest and contend that a serious study of it would make for a challenging and rewarding semester [or more] in the Fine Arts.Patrice Stanton, Extremist Art

Great baptism/baby shower gift!

This is my current favorite gift to buy for baby christenings and showers. Its thoughts are profound, but accessible to all. I imagine that this is a book to be shared between parents and children for many years, even handed down to future generations. If you're looking for that special, meaningful gift that will last throughout childhood and beyond-- this is the one!

Lovely collage and text version of St Francis Book

As a church librarian, I bought this book for our pre-K students and I am glad I did. This is a lovely interpretation of St. Francis's Canticle of the Sun, with Lindbergh's words thrown in. All of creation is expressed through the lovely collage paintings which , with their bright colors and shapes, should please the pre-school eye. Very colorful, artistic message that God's creation is always there for us to admire and praise.