Stories of the Saints

by Margaret McAllister, Alida Massari (Illustrator)

Overview

This elegantly illustrated hardcover picture book collects the stories of ten men and women who led remarkable and inspirational lives in the Christian faith. A specialist in historical writing, Margaret McAllister tells the stories in her own inimitable style—lively, touching, and vivid. Some stories are told in the first person, others as if by onlookers, giving variety to the tales, and each concludes with extra information about the life of the saint. Alida Massari’s illustration style, which is inspired by ancient art and architecture, is perfectly suited to the book, full of grace and sophistication.

A beautiful and informative book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781915748331
Publisher:	Lion Cub Books
Publication date:	03/17/2026
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.46(w) x 10.24(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	7 - 11 Years

About the Author

Margaret McAllister is an experienced author for children, first published in 1997. She has written a number of books for leading publishers, and has been shortlisted for the Ottakar’s Children’s Book Prize. She specialises in historical fiction.

Alida Massari is an award-winning artist who studied illustration at the European Institute of Design in Rome. She finds inspiration from ancient art and architecture. She describes her work as modern with an ancient atmosphere.

Table of Contents

Contents
Saint Peter 4
Saint Paul 8
Saints Perpetua and Felicity 12
Saint Patrick 14
Saints Cyril and Methodius 18
Saints Francis and Clare 20
Saint Martin de Porres 26
Saint Teresa of Avila 29
Saint Ignatius of Loyola 34
Saint Bernadette of Lourdes 38
Padre Pio: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina 42
Saint Josephine Bakhita 45

Editorial Reviews

A fresh retelling of inspirational stories about much loved saints

From the Publisher