Download or read book Saint Nicholas: The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Children written by Melissa Cleeman and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered where the legend of Santa Claus or Father Christmas came from? Maybe you’ve heard of the Saint Nicholas who is a patron saint and known as the Guardian of Children. He is one of the most popular and celebrated saints throughout the world. Many years ago there really was a man named Nicholas who became a saint. In this story, we discover how a rich orphan became one of the most generous and widely-accepted saints today. Find out more about this man who became the patron saint of children and sailors, and inspired Christmas in this 15-Minute biography. Ages 8 and up. Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.