B Is for Bethlehem (Picture Puffins) [Paperback]

Isabel Wilner (Author), Elisa Kleven (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Picture Puffins

Christmas words, presented in alphabetical order and accompanied by rhyming couplets, tell the story of the Nativity and teach the alphabet. Reprint. AB. K.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Originally written for second graders to perform, this rhyming alphabet introduces events, people, animals, and words associated with Christmas. Mixed-media collages use watercolor, cut paper, and fine lines to depict in a folk-art style the many tableaux. The background of each double-page spread features one color decorated in tiny starbursts of dots with rectangles of text and picture. Each couplet can be easily memorized by seven or eight year olds and would make a unique program; however, it would be a shame to miss the brightly colored, richly textured illustrations.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140556109
• ISBN-13: 978-0140556100
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,131,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Transcends the alphabet format to the heart of the Christmas, May 24, 2001

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This review is from: B Is for Bethlehem: A Christmas Alphabet (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book for both children and adults. It was written by a second grade teacher for her class to perform and it goes through each letter of the alphabet in order telling the Christmas story. "A is for Augustus who sent out the decree..." I originally discovered it because it was recommended in "The Godparent Book", when I found the library I was in awe. It is one of the few intelligent books the aims to tell the who Christmas story without dumbing it down or putting in overly cutetsy or sentimental pictures. The pictures are lavish and brightly colored. It goes far beyond the standard alphabet format so that even adults will enjoy reading and re-reading it year after year. My family reads one Christmas story every day leading upto the 25th, this is a definate must have for your collection if you do the same thing.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully illustrated book., December 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: B Is for Bethlehem: A Christmas Alphabet (Hardcover)

This is a beautifully illustrated book with a simple and wonderful text. I find it a joyful experience to look at the colorful and interesting illustrations. I share it with my daughter, but I purchased the book for myself!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite Xmas book for children., November 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: B Is for Bethlehem (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

This book is beautifully written and illustrated. It depicts the glory of the Christmas season. Not only is this my favorite Christmas story for children, it is also my daughters' favorite Christmas story.