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.