The Blessing of the Beasts

ISBN: 1612615821

Author: Pochocki, Ethel

Condition: New

As a young roach, Francesca was warned against churches. They were disgustingly clean, barren of food, although sometimes you might find leftover rice from weddings under the pews, and they were dangerous. Francesca and Martin, a skunk, originally met in a trash can awhile back: Hed startled her by rising from the garbage, wearing a cap of coleslaw and a mustache of yogurt. As the Celebration of Creatures service approaches, Francesca yearns to be there, but Martin warns her against it: I dont think that we are meant to be included, Francesca. Its for the respectables, the cute and cuddlies. We are outcasts. Theyll never let us in. Cant you just hear the humans shrieking as we walk down the aisle? Theyd be fainting left and right. Kids and adults alike treasure this story about the value of all creatures and how all of creation has value, purpose, and Gods blessing.