" Jane Yolen is the award-winning author of more than 150 books for children and adults. . .Her many honors include the World Fantasy Award, the Golden Kite Award [and more]. . .David Shannon has illustrated a number of children's picture books, including 'The Rough-Face Girl' by Rafe Martin, an IRA Teachers' Choice and [many more]. . ."From such sacred sites as Easter Island and the Mayan temple of Copán to Jerusalem's Wailing Wall and the Christian cathedrals of Europe, this magnificent collection of poems and paintings captures the essence of twelve holy and magical places across our world. . ." Source: The book's dust jacket.