A review by cpoole
Martin de Porres: The Rose in the Desert by Gary D. Schmidt
4.0
Schmidt, Gary D, and David Diaz. Martín De Porres: The Rose in the Desert. Boston: Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012. Print. 32 p.
A juvenile biography on Martín de Porres, this work presents the man in a way that children will be able to understand. Enjoyable, interesting illustrations in bright colors provide a visual tour of de Porres' life for readers. Events and stages in the life of Martín de Porres' life, including a difficult childhood, learning and practicing his ability to heal, his life in a monastery, and his death. Now recognized as the patron saint of universal brotherhood, Martín de Porres is a symbol of acceptance and peace as described within the work in a way in which young readers will be able to connect to. A lesson in diversity, acceptance, and peace is appropriate when reading this book. Children will look at the way that each member of the group is different by looking at eye and hair color. Data is gathered and shown in bar graphs for a cross-curricular connection to math.
A juvenile biography on Martín de Porres, this work presents the man in a way that children will be able to understand. Enjoyable, interesting illustrations in bright colors provide a visual tour of de Porres' life for readers. Events and stages in the life of Martín de Porres' life, including a difficult childhood, learning and practicing his ability to heal, his life in a monastery, and his death. Now recognized as the patron saint of universal brotherhood, Martín de Porres is a symbol of acceptance and peace as described within the work in a way in which young readers will be able to connect to. A lesson in diversity, acceptance, and peace is appropriate when reading this book. Children will look at the way that each member of the group is different by looking at eye and hair color. Data is gathered and shown in bar graphs for a cross-curricular connection to math.