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Father and Son os the best yet. It captures the sense of wonderment every time a father looks at his child. (Sonia Benster, The Children's Bookshop )
"This is a clever and beautifully told version of the biblical story, which really makes you think. Fabian Negrin's magical, dreamlike illustrations of angels sleeping under the twinkling stars and exotic birds flying through pale coloured skies, are reminiscent in places of Chagall. A truly wonderful picture book which deserves a place as a work of art."
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'So, long after the star had set, after the angels had roosted,
after the shepherds had hurried back to their sheep,
there was one person still awake in a dark stable,
watching over a sleeping child.'
Complemented by Fabian Negrin's atmospheric illustrations, this picture book is destined to become a classic.
after the shepherds had hurried back to their sheep,
there was one person still awake in a dark stable,
watching over a sleeping child.'
Complemented by Fabian Negrin's atmospheric illustrations, this picture book is destined to become a classic.
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AFTER THE STAR HAD SET, after the angels had roosted, after the shepherds had hurried back to their sheep, there was one person still awake in the dark stable. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
AFTER THE STAR HAD SET, after the angels had roosted, after the shepherds had hurried back to their sheep, there was one person still awake in the dark stable. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a beautifully-illustrated and thoughtful take on the Christmas story, told from the viewpoint of Joseph. He is overwhelmed at the idea of bringing up God's son and at a loss as to how he can match God or teach Jesus anything, being as he is both God and boy. It paints a beautiful picture of the relationship between father and son, as well as telling us much about the character of God: as creator, Father and sovereign Lord. This book takes a creative look at the birth of Jesus without adding or taking away from the truths of the Bible and would make a great present for Christmas or Baptism/Dedication, for believers or non.
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Beautifully poetic
2 Jun 2007
Format:Hardcover
I love this book, which we happened across at the library in the spring and enjoyed reading even though it was "out of season." I'll be buying several copies for gifts when Christmas rolls around. It's a beautiful, poetic imagining of what thoughts Joseph may have had the night Christ was born. Yes, as some reviews point out, the language is a bit lofty compared to many picture books . . . but we've found that our preschooler picks up much more than we might give him credit for, so I don't see that as a drawback at all. These are lofty spiritual concepts, and the author does them justice. (Written from a Catholic/traditional Christian viewpoint. We're Orthodox Christians and found it perfectly appropriate.)
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7 Feb 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book about 2 years ago at a bookstore and loved it. So much is said about Mary, but what a responsibility Joseph had! This book gives a very realistic view, in my opinion, of just what Johseph might have been thinking as he looked into the infant face of God incarnate.
I read this book to others and they felt the same way I did. I tried to find it in bookstores, but couldn't find it anywhere until I checked Amazon. I found a used copy in very good condition for a very reasonable price.
I read this book to others and they felt the same way I did. I tried to find it in bookstores, but couldn't find it anywhere until I checked Amazon. I found a used copy in very good condition for a very reasonable price.
Great Gift for New Fathers or for celebrating Christ Jesus
10 Dec 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I ran across this book by accident but fell in love with the message it gives in a childlike way about Joseph, his obedience, and what it must have been life to be the father with the awesome task of raising God's son.
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