Saint Valentine the Kindhearted

Huzzah for the third book in Ned Bustard’s series of saint biographies! 1 Like the first two,  Saint Valentine  is a charming, rhymed, gospel-rich biography for young readers.



This book tells the story of Saint Valentine’s life while pointing readers back to Christ again and again, glorifying the Giver of Gifts rather than elevating the saint himself. Ned Bustard’s art is, as always , rich in symbols and significance, and in this case it contains some fun meditations on the four loves (be sure to read the author note in the back of the book). These layers lend a depth to Valentine’s story and to our understanding of his holiday.



In short,  Saint Valentine the Kindhearted  is a worthy and welcome addition to a series that gives readers a perfect way to root our Valentine’s Day celebrations in the love of Christ.







Saint Valentine the Kindhearted Ned Bustard (2024)



Though I did receive a free copy of this book for review, I am not being paid to promote it. My enthusiasm for this book is abundant and purely voluntary .






See also:  Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver  and  Saint Patrick the Forgiver . ︎ The post Saint Valentine the Kindhearted appeared first on Little Book, Big Story .