Away in a Manger [Hardcover]

Mike Jaroszko (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Using the lyrics of what may be the most loved childrens carol, this beautiful book invites you to come to the manger to see the Christ Child and to rejoice in the peace, joy, and promise of salvation He brings. This book will captivate readers of all ages with the drama and the excitement of that amazing night when Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758614969
• ISBN-13: 978-0758614964
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,550,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning!, November 21, 2009

By 

itsjustme (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Away in a Manger (Paperback)

Mike Jaroszko's Away in a Manager puts the familiar Christmas carol in book form with masterful and stunning illustrations.

Each page illustrates some part of the biblical Christmas story, along with the simple words from the old, beloved song. For example, we see the shepherds visiting baby Jesus, Joseph, and Mary; we see a baby wrapped in cloth and laying in a manger; we see cattle looking curiously at the baby and the baby stirred awake.

In the second verse of the song (beginning "Be near me, Lord Jesus"), we see a young boy visiting church with his parents and younger sibling, praying, and giving gifts.

Throughout, the illustrations are realistic, glowing, and just plain lovely. It's easy to tell Jaroszko has worked as an illustrator for the Smithsonian, Reader's Digest, Scholastic, and other notable companies.

What I Like: This book is simple and stunning. My preschooler loves it.

What I Dislike: Nothing, really, although I think it's kind of funny newborn baby Jesus looks about two or three months old. Also, some parents who wish to avoid illustrations of grown up Jesus will object to the last page of the book, which shows Jesus welcoming the reader into Heaven.

Overall Rating: Excellent.

Kristina Seleshanko
Managing Editor
Christian Children's Book Review

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ten Thumbs Up, July 14, 2010

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Thunder "Thunder" (Rosepine, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Away in a Manger (Paperback)

I am an aspiring author. I have no restrictions in choosing illustrators. If I could choose any Illustrator in the world it would be Mr. Jaroszko. I have yet to see anyone come close to depicting the realness that captures the soul.