The Christmas Story
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:3rd Nov '05
Should be back in stock very soon
A simple and exquisitely illustrated first Nativity book.
High above the stables the night sky was filled with angels, who gave thanks to God and welcomed the new baby with their beautiful music. A perfect first book of the Nativity; simply told and beautifully illustrated by Ian Beck.High above the stables the night sky was filled with angels, who gave thanks to God and welcomed the new baby with their beautiful music. A perfect first book of the Nativity; simply told and beautifully illustrated by Ian Beck.
Ian Beck complements a straightforward retelling of the first Christmas with striking illustrations. Richly bordered pages frame bright, lively scenes, giving the book the feel of an illuminated manuscript * TES Teacher *
Simple, straightforward, great for reading aloud to young children * Child Education *
The illustrations are subtle and Beck retells the story without being too wordy, or indeed, worthy * Junior *
Beautifully and intricately illustrated . . . Offers a warm and reassuring introduction to the religious meaning behind the festive season * Parents News *
A brightly illustrated and delightfully simple version of the best known story of all * Sunday Business Post (Eire) *
ISBN: 9780552549370
Dimensions: 267mm x 222mm x 4mm
Weight: 193g
32 pages