About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child asks about the real meaning of Valentine's Day, beyond the cards and candy. This beautifully illustrated story offers a gentle, faith-based alternative to commercial holiday tales. It recounts a legend of Saint Valentine, a Christian physician in ancient Rome, who uses his kindness and faith to heal a jailer's young daughter of her blindness. The book focuses on themes of empathy, healing, and perseverance. It is a quiet, contemplative read, ideal for families looking to introduce the historical and religious roots of a holiday, or for a child needing a hopeful story about overcoming illness.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with childhood disability (blindness) and its miraculous healing. The approach is deeply rooted in Christian faith, presenting the event as a miracle performed by a future saint. The resolution is entirely hopeful. The historical context of Christian persecution is present (Valentine is a prisoner) but it is very subtle and not a source of fear or tension in the narrative, which focuses on the relationship between Valentine, the girl, and her father.
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