Ann Tompert

Combines fact and myth to present the life of Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, who lived during the fourth century and became the inspiration behind the legend of Santa Claus.

A picture book biography of the patron saint of Ireland.

A young boy has fun doing different activities depending on the hat he is wearing each day of the week.

Wishing to have good fortune in the new year, an old man tries to trade his wife's kimono for rice cakes. Characters from the Japanese alphabet are incorporated into the text.

A picture book biography of French national hero Joan of Arc.