Synopses & Reviews
A delightful little Christmas keepsake volume for children and families to treasureThis wonderfully festive book tells the gospel story of the Nativity simply and faithfully. Author Sophie Piper is much respected for her charming and detailed retellings of Bible stories, and in this book her lyrical text, combined with soft pastel illustrations by Sophy Williams, produces a book full of color and warmth, and the stillness and wonder of the Christmas message.
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". . . the retelling is polished and easy to understand." —Kirkus Reviews
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"Rich, pastel images of daily life" —Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Sophie Piper is the author of numerous books for children, including The Angel and the Dove, An Arkful of Animal Prayers, The Lion Book of Prayers to Read & Know, The Lion Read & Know Bible, and Thinking of Heaven. Sophy Williams has illustrated numerous children's books, including Cat in the Dark, Pollys Picnic, and The Winter Dragon.