Customer Reviews

This Is the Star

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This book is, without a doubt, one of the most wonderful books on my child's bookshelf. The text is a beautiful poem that winds its way through absoulutely riveting, gorgeous illustrations. The book is a work of art, and tells the Christmas story the way it should be told. Young or old, this book grabs your heart and stays with you all year. My three year old still points to the sky and asks "Is THAT the star, Mommy?" -- In a word, this book is PRICELESS.

I have used this book several times in churches in place of a sermon during early Christmas Eve services geared toward children. Not onlyt he children (who could see the pictures) but the adults hung on every word. It is loving, beautiful, quiet, and deeply moving.

I do not ordinarily write book reviews, but reading this book has compelled me to send this message. I have never been so moved by a book. The verse is amazing in how it builds you through the story until the beautifully simplistic and meaningful ending. The illustrations are also breathtaking. In a time where Christmas has taken on the symbol of Santa and a sleigh full of toys, this book gives back the true meaning of Christmas. I would recommend this book to anyone. Happy Holidays.

This is a wonderful Christmas book. The verse builds as each stage of the story of Christ's birth unfolds. It has a song-like cadence that marks true poetry and is excellent for reading aloud.

The accompanying art is breathtaking. Each page is beautifully illustrated by fine paintings that evoke their own feeling of the awsomeness of the sacred birth. All of the pictures are bathed in the shadow of night which lends stark beauty to their drama. The artist represents angles in a magnificent form that is truly inspiring.

Children will love this book and adults will treasure it.

the reviews convinced me to order this book-after reading it I ordered 10 more copies for Christmas gifts for all my fellow "Grandma" friends-it is wonderful. text & pictures are perfect.

I have searched everywhere for the Christmas story in terms my young children could understand. The author does a wonderful job with the verse and the repetition from page to page has the children reading along. The illustrations are outstanding. An instant classic in my house.

I cry everytime I read this book, especially on the last page. It is quiet and peaceful, the way a story about the Savior should be. The pictures are gorgeous. I have bought this book at least a dozen times as gifts for children as well as adults.

I am awed by the majesty conveyed in the paintings accompanying the simple text in this book. A thought-proving portrayal of the events of the night of Christ's birth, it is simple enough for children to comprehend, yet is, through the illustrations, an experience for adults also.

A beautiful, simple and complete retelling of the Christmas story. Simple, flowing text with outstanding illistrations.

I love the idea of this book but it was not edited properly. "These are the shepherds watching by night that saw the star in the sky (should be who saw the star...)" " This is the child that (should be who) was born."

Since this is a poetic book with repeated verses these two grammatical errors are reinforced by repetition.

Also, the word "ass" is repeated. The grammmatical errors and the curse word do not belong in a book directed at elementary school kids.

Were it not for these two (major) flaws this book would be a great addition to any library.