Andre Bessette: A Heart of Strength

Barbara Yoffie, Illustrated by Katherine Borgatti
The story of Andre Bessette, a French-Canadian priest who is said to have healed many and who was canonized in 2010, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and exciting text for children ages 4 through 9. Author and longtime elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Christ. Andre Bessette is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.