The First Christmas
Night is a beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus on that joyous night in
Bethlehem so long ago. The poem begins with the arrival of Mary and Joseph in
Bethlehem and winds though Christ’s birth, the angels’ appearance to the
shepherds, and the visit by the Wise Men. The simple, yet elegant, verses will
appeal to little ones and are accompanied by the rich acrylic illustrations of
Laura Jacques.
I was really excited about reviewing this book because I love anything Christmas, especially things I can do with my children and remind them of the true meaning of Christmas. This 32 page, hardcover, beautifully written and illustrated book is intended for children ages 4 - 8. The pages are filled with eye catching pictures and my children intently listen to the rhyming of the words on each page.
This is unlike any other Christmas story we've read. I love at the end of the book they included the Biblical First Christmas from Luke 2:1, 4-16, 20 and
Matthew 2:1-2, 9b-11.
This book is very enjoyable to read! A family favorite for sure!
’Twas the very first Christmas
when all through the town
not a creature was
stirring—there was not a sound.
The moon shining bright in the
heavens so high
gave the look of midday to the
Bethlehem sky.
The animals were nestled in
warm, cozy places
with looks of contentment on
each of their faces.
This is a must have to add to your family traditions this holiday season and for years to come.
About the author - Keith
Christopher is a composer, arranger, orchestrator, and educator, and he has
served as editor and producer for several major music publishers. In addition to
writing and studio producing, Keith served on the faculty at the Blair School of
Music of Vanderbilt University in Nashville. He lives in Hendersonville,
Tennessee, with his wife and two children.
About the Illustrator - At a very early age, Christine
Kornacki developed a love for painting and bringing stories to life. After
receiving a BFA in illustration from the University of Hartford, her dreams of
illustrating children's books began to take shape, including illustrating the
best-selling The Sparkle Box for Ideal's Children's Books. Christine's
recent work also includes illustrating the six-book series for the American Girl
historical doll characters Marie-Grace and Cecile. She spends her days painting
in her studio, which adjoins a charming cafe in New Haven,
Connecticut.
You can find The First Christmas Night at ideals books for $16.99.
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