In a medieval Sicilian village, drought has ruined the harvest, and young Giovanni is horrified to find humble fava beans – usually fed to the pigs – on his dinner plate. But a meeting with a hungry girl opens his heart, and Giovanni turns to St Joseph to pray for his people. What follows is the beautiful origin of the St Joseph's Day altar tradition.
An award-winning picture book, complete with ideas for celebrating a St Joseph Altar with your own family on 19 March.
Author: Joseph P. Ruli
Illustrator: Jaclyn Warren
Format: Hardback
Pages: 52
Size: 8.75 x 11.25 inches
Suggested ages: 5–12
Christmas 2026 bulk buy – pre-order. Dispatched in December.
