Twelve holy men and women who cared for beasts and birds. Annotation. From Saint Francis to Saint Brigid, this book highlights the relationships between "the beasts of the field" and the birds of the sky and twelve holy men and women who cared for them. Through simple faith and compassion, these remarkable people tamed ravenous wolves, rescued deer, and rode whales. Eric A. Kimmel's warmhearted tales and John Winch's splendid illustrations will encourage peace and understanding among all creatures.

Saint Ambrose and the bees -- Saint Blaise and the animals -- Saint Brendan and the whale -- Saint Brigid and the cows -- Saint Francis and the wolf -- Saint Giles and the doe -- Saint Hormisdas and the camels -- Saint Hubert and the stag -- Saint Hugh and the swan -- Saint Kevin and the otters -- Saint Notburga and the pigs.