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Kateri Tekakwitha es la primera índigena de Norteamérica en convertirse en santa. Fue una niña muy valiente y, cuando creció, enseñó a los niños muchas cosas sobre Jesús. Lee la historia de Kateri y verás cómo tú también puedes ser como ella. La historia es contada vívidamente contada con colorido, a toda página ilustraciones y texto emocionante para niños de 4 a 9 años. Autor y educadora elemental Barbara Yoffie ayuda a los lectores jóvenes a desarrollar su comprensión de los santos como héroes de la vida real y heroínas que viven alrededor de nosotros y nos inspiran a ser más como Cristo. Kateri Tekakwitha es uno de los 6 santos en el conjunto de los Santos de Norteamérica, parte de los Santos y Yo! serie. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first North American Indian to become a saint. She was a brave little girl, and when she grew up she taught the children many things about Jesus. The story of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. Emphasizing Saint Kateri's special virtue of courage, author and long-time elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps readers develop an understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around and inspire us to become more like Christ. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.

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Barbara Yoffie has been in Catholic education for 35 years as both a primary grades classroom teacher and religion education coordinator. Currently, she is the coordinator of religious education at St. Clement of Rome Elementary School, St. Louis, MO. She is a well-known presenter on a variety of topics, including seasons of the Church year, saints, creative activities, and praying with children. Yoffie has a master's degree in religious education administration from Loyola University, New Orleans, a bachelor's degree in art education, and a certificate of religious studies, from Paul VI Institute, St. Louis. She is the author of the Saints and Me! series, as well as several pamphlets and booklets on saints. Katherine Alpha Borgatti is an artist and illustrator native to Louisiana. She is a convert to the Catholic faith and has a passion for Catholic art. Her works include portraits of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus and various Saints. Katherine resides in Mandeville, Louisiana with her husband Mike and their three children, Matthew, Annamarie and John.

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