One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. relates the life and influence of Padre Pio, a beloved and recently canonized Saint, in simple, easy-to-understand language. Among the features of this book are: a brief biography on Padre Piobeautiful full-color illustrationsdurable sewn paperback bindingSubjects on the life and influence of Padre Pio that are covered in this title include: Padre Pio as a BoyFrancesco Grows UpFriar Pio Grows in HolinessPadre Pio as a Young PriestPadre Pio as Spiritual GuidePadre Pio Receives the Stigmata Padre Pio Obeys His Church SuperiorsPadre Pio's Fame GrowsPadre Pio, Example of a Humble Life of ServicePadre Pio Battles the Evil OneWorld War II ArrivesThe House to Relieve Suffering"God Will Provide"Padre Pio Grows OldPadre Pio Dies on the Fiftieth Annivarsary of Receiving the StigmataPadre Pio Is Beatified and CanonizedThe St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school. The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Seeries deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.