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Three Wise Women

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Three Wise Women, in its simplicity and color, retells the story of the visit by wise persons to the baby Jesus and the bringing of gifts that are human & practical...The gift of bread, of storytelling, and love shared! I am especially touched by this book because my 9 and 11 year old daughters found this book in our local bookstore and decided it was the perfect gift for their mother who is going on sabbatical. They recognized within its short reading that the women of the story are on a shared journey of the spirit. The illustrations,done in beautiful dark mystical colors, also lead you into this journeying. I am always looking for books for my girls and I to read that have strong female characters that look at life wholistically. Three Wise Women continues that collection for us. We also have a collection of Christmas books that have a home under the tree each year. The tradition of pulling them out each year and rereading the memories has made the stories become part of our collected memories of the season! Thanks for an excellent addition!

After reading this book last year, I knew I just had to purchase two copies for my granddaughters. The three women who journey from various parts of the world to bring gifts to the newborn Child, truly understand the real meaning of Christmas. Their gifts, unlike the rich gifts of the Magi, are home baked bread, a kiss for the baby and a story . . all gifts that Jesus would use on his journey. It's definitely a must have for anyone's Christmas collection.