Damien of Molokai: Builder of Community (Saints and Me!)

The story of Damien of Molokai, born in Belgium and a missionary saint who worked among the lepers in Hawaii, 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. Damien of Molokai is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.