As the first Christmas draws near, four travelers must make their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. An angel asks four animals to choose which traveler they would like to carry. The horse chooses the brave soldier; the camel, the wise king; the ox, the good Samaritan. But the donkey, who chooses the poor woman with child, discovers that his humble-looking passenger is the one carrying the greatest of them all. With its simple rhymes, lavish illustrations and eye-catching foil throughout, this book conveys the very special spirit of the Christmas season.
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"The lavish watercolor-and-gouche illustrations on heavy textured paper are lovely..." -School Library Journal
"Kneen's watercolor-and-gouache illustrations have a greeting-card prettiness. . . with arched framing devices that suggest stained glass windows." - Kirkus Reviews
"Kneen's sumptuous watercolor and gouache paintings, embossed with texture and gold foil accents, convey the awesomeness of Jesus' birth in this novel retelling of the Nativity. An angel asks four beasts of burden to assist four different travelers on the trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem, noting that only one animal shall carry "the greatest of them all." The donkey, who selects last, transports not king, soldier, or Samaritan, but a poor pregnant woman. The simple yet reverent rhyming text reveals the identity of the donkey's precious passenger." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Maggie Kneen was born and raised in England. She studied illustration at Liverpool Polytechnic and at the Central School of Art and Design in London.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful book!,
This review is from: An Angel Came to Nazareth (Templar) (Hardcover)
This is one of the most beautiful books one could ever own. It's the story of the first Christmas told in lilting verse through the eyes of the animals. Richly illustrated with special embossed details make this book a treasure for many, many generations. I am proud to own it in my own personal collection, and will purchase many copies as Christmas gifts for my family and friends.
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Stunningly illustrated,
This review is from: An Angel Came to Nazareth (Templar) (Hardcover)
In ancient Nazareth an angel had a riddle for the barn animals. Who was the greatest of the four travelers and which would carry him? One by one the creatures answered--the horse first picked the soldier. Two other animals answered before the donkey told the angel, "the lady waiting here who needs bearing most of all." The three other travelers and their beasts of burden followed the donkey to the stall where Jesus was born.
This retelling of the Christmas story flows gently through a simple poem. It is stunningly illustrated for young children. With thick embossed pages, and rich colors, many will buy the book for the illustrations alone. Its simple message will become a classic in many households. - Carol Stratton, Christian Book Previews.com
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely beautiful book,
This review is from: An Angel Came to Nazareth (Templar) (Hardcover)
I was given this book as a gift. Words cannot describe how amazingly beautiful the illustrations are. The pages are high quality and textured so the kids love how it feels. The colors are vibrant and it is a nice and easily understandable version of the story of the first Christmas.
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An Angel came to Nazareth Upon a winters day And there she spied four animals At breakfast on the hay. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
An Angel came to Nazareth Upon a winters day And there she spied four animals At breakfast on the hay. Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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