Story of Christmas (Bilingual English and Spanish) [Paperback]

Patricia A. Pingry (Author), Lorraine Wells (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

This title is suitable for ages toddler and upwards. The text is in English and Spanish. Each two-page spread features delicate watercolor art with the English text on the left and the Spanish text on the right. In addition, in the front of each book, a brief preface explains to parent and teacher that the Spanish and English text are indeed translations of the same text. Also explained are ways to use the vocabulary list printed at the back of each book.

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About the Author

Author Patricia A. Pingry has written dozens of children's books and edited hundreds more. Among her best-known titles are the previous edition of this book and its companion, The Story of Easter. Together these two titles have sold over two million copies. At age seven, Rebecca Thornburgh announced she wanted to be a bookmaker, and time proved her right. She began illustrating children's books full-time in 1996 and today has almost 100 books to her name. Rebecca lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two daughters. --This text refers to the Board book edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candy Cane Press; Bilingual edition (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824941349
• ISBN-13: 978-0824941345
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, basic version of the story, November 4, 2003

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Deborah Bancroft "a mom" (MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Story of Christmas (Board book)

I bought this for my daughter, who is 4. I think the text is a little young for her, but it's a clear, simple version of the story. The best part is that it doesn't pile on the religious interpretations. It just tells the basic facts of the story: angel appears to Mary, Mary and Joseph prepare for the baby, donkey ride to Bethlehem, no room in the inn, Jesus born in stable, wise men follow star, angel appears to shepherds, we give gifts on Christmas "to show our love and to say Happy Birthday to Baby Jesus."

Now, I know for a fact that my daughter will ask WHY the angel appeared to the shepherds, etc., but this book gives us the chance to explain that in our own way. I bought this to go with the Fisher Price Little People nativity set to start explaining the story of Christmas, and I think they'll go very well together. (The nativity set doesn't have any shepherds, so we're planning to use the little farmer from her barnyard set! Hey, close enough.)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of Christmas, November 30, 1999

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A mother from Delaware (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of Christmas (Board book)

This is a great book for toddlers to help them understand the true meaning of Christmas. It is easy reading with great pictures. A great Christmas gift.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of Christmas, November 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Story of Christmas (Board book)

This is a wonderful book to teach young children the true meaning of Christmas. It ties in the tradition of gift-giving very nicely. An excellent stocking stuffer for all the little ones on your list!