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This is the Star (Paperback)

by Joyce Dunbar (Author), Gary Blythe (Illustrator)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Childrens; New edition edition (28 Oct 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0552528226
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552528221
  • Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 23 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 418,667 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Product Description

Product Description
A telling of the Nativity story, told in a simple cumulative poem with the rhythm of a nursery rhyme, and illustrated by pictures of oil paintings.

From the Back Cover
This is the Christmas story told in majestic yet simple verse by well-loved children's author Joyce Dunbar and in luminously beautiful oil paintings by award-winning illustrator Gary Blythe.

'Hypnotic. . .it has a universal appeal that will make it an annual favourite'
Junior Education

'If you're introducing your child to the nativity story for the very first time, you can't beat this simple, lyrical retelling. Handsomely complemented by rich oil-painted illustrations... conveys the inspiring mystery of the nativity scene'
Parents Magazine

'A visual treat'
Practical Parenting

'An outstanding picture book!'
Federation of Children's Book Groups, Pick of the Year, 1996 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.


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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic christmas book, 13 Dec 2003
This is a truly wonderful little book. The pictures are wonderfully life-like and the poetic text, leading the reader through the Christmas story, beautifully written. This little book is a pleasure to read for adults as well as children. I have bought several copies of this book for friend's children and they all absolutely love it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great Christmas book., 11 Dec 2003
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The illustrations in this book are truely beautiful and incredibly life-like. The narative is simple and poetic but profound in telling the Christmas story. I would warmly recommend this as a great book to sit down and read with children over the Christmas period, and you'll love it too! A real 'gem' revealing the true meaning of Christmas in verse and art.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Star, 10 Dec 2003
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In my opinion this is the most stunning nativity book ever! The paintings are weighty with wonder and mystery. You find yourself gazing more and more into the scenes before you. You feel like you're there - at least you want to be! The kings - WOW! Tiny Jesus lying in the straw ... amazing. What a fantastic book. HIGHLY recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nativity Story
Beautiful paintings and repetitive poetry make this book a gentle, magical introduction to the nativity story.My daughter aged 4 loves it.
Published 5 months ago by Dartmoor Pixie

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful retelling of the nativity story with rich realistic illustrations
This book is a Christmas work of art with rich deep and realistic pictures perfectly aligned with lyrical poetical text. Read more
Published on 13 May 2007 by ELH Browning

5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas story beautifully written and illustrated.
This is just the job for reading to a young child. Each page adds more story content in increasing steps, while keeping the difficulty of the text at an easily understood level... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2000

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