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Pages: 36 (Paperback) Reading Level: Ages 4-8 ISBN: 0152060855 Pub: Voyager Books Pub date: 2006-10 Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11818 |
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Reader Reviews:
This is my favourite children's book of all time. (3/3 people found this helpful)
I 'discovered' this wonderful depiction of the Christmas story when I first came to work in a primary school library, way back in 1987. A copy of the book has now become one of my treasures at home and I have purchased several copies for friends. Surely there is no other nativity story book that so clearly shows the human side of the young mother and I believe that children can relate more readily to the characters when they are drawn with such a great sense of humour. I do have to admit though that the angel is my favourite!!
A beautiful, human presentation of Christ's birth. (2/2 people found this helpful)
The Illustrations by Ms Vivas bring to life the story of the birth of Jesus. Her touching art work brings to life the nativity story within a very human framework. I have personally given many copes of this book for gifts to friends. It is always well received, especially by adults.
A delightful book for all ages. Endearing illustrations. (3/3 people found this helpful)
We just purchased 10 copies of Vivas's wonderfully illustrated story of the Ntivity. Classic scriptural text is made new and humanly real with charming watercolor images of preciously comic little angels, a Mary that is "great" with child, and faces on all characters that will make you smile. It is a lovely way to reread the old words with renewed meaning.
A Wonderful depiction of the Nativity! (1/1 people found this helpful)
Julie Vivas has created a version of King James' story of the Nativity that includes a holy family that fits today's concept of family-- there are scenes where an astonished Mary converses over coffee with the Angel of the Lord, and where Joseph snuggles a wiggling Christ Child following the birth. This illustrator has shown a thoughtful consideration of a timeless and special moment in Christian tradition/doctrine. I love this book and bought it, even though I don't have children (yet) because I love the way Vivas includes everyone in this story.
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Books -> Subjects -> Religion & Spirituality -> Christianity -> Children’s Books -> General AAS
Books -> Refinements -> Language (feature_browse-bin) -> English
Books -> Refinements -> Age (feature_two_browse-bin) -> Ages 3-4
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