Saint Martin Shares His Cloak: What Do We Celebrate with the Martin Parade?

Life stories like that of Saint Martin of Tours hold great fascination for children. They tell of people whose lives have changed because they were deeply touched by God – just like the soldier who rides into a city on a cold winter night. At the city gate, he discovers a beggar sitting half-frozen in the snow. Martin shares his warm red cloak with his sword, saving the beggar from freezing to death. That night, Martin has a dream that will change his entire life.

• Read aloud, look at, understand: the legend of Saint Martin as a picture book

• For children aged 3 and up: sensitively told by Gesa Rensmann and vividly illustrated by Karina Grünwald

• Includes the music and lyrics of the children's song "Saint Martin Rode Through Snow and Wind"

• The saint's legend for reading in the family or for educators in daycare, children's church services, and religious education in elementary school

The Story of the Martin Song "Saint Martin Rode Through Snow and Wind"

With this picture book, children also learn the song that is sung at every lantern parade. The Christian story has been crafted and illustrated in such a way that it aligns perfectly with the song lyrics. Therefore, at the end of the book, you will find the complete Martin song with musical notation and all five verses – the ideal preparation for the next Saint Martin parade!.