This colorful new picture book will teach your children lessons of faith, gratitude, selflessness, and more!

Giovanni and the Fava Beans tells the remarkable story behind the Sicilian Catholic tradition of the St. Joseph Altar. It tells the story of young Giovanni, a Sicilian peasant boy in the Middle Ages, and his community's struggles during a terrible drought. Through his hardship, Giovanni learns many lessons about faith, saintly intercession, the importance of helping the less fortunate, and trust in God. With colorful folk art illustrations and instructions for celebrating the St. Joseph's Altar tradition, your kids will be asking to hear the story of Giovanni and the Fava Beans again and again! Get 20% OFF at wof.org/fava-beans. GET THE NEW BOOK Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 97330, Washington, DC 20090-7330, United States Manage Your Email Preferences .