Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas by Mary Joslin was published by Lion Hudson Plc in September 2004 and is our 11079th best seller. The ISBN for Saint Nicholas is 9780745949130.

Nicholas was a Christian who lived in the town of Myra in the fourth century AD. He was much loved for his charity and generosity. On one occasion, he wanted to give money to three daughters who were facing destitution because their father had no money for a dowry in order that they might marry.

Nicholas thought of a clever way to give his gift in secret, showering gold coins into their house at night through the chimney. Some of the coins landed in the stockings that had been hung up to dry there. His good deed brought a happily-ever-after ending, and inspired a Christmas tradition.

This book is retold for children from the famous thirteenth-century book by Jacopo de Voraigne, The Golden Legend.