To Whom the Angel Spoke [Hardcover]

Terry Kay (Author), Eileen Blyth (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

To Whom the Angel Spoke is the story of three men--shepherds--who were as different as men can be. Yet, one night, those men heard a voice, and because they believed what the voice told them about the birth of Jesus, they were alike.

In author Terry Kay's moving story, the unifying power of simple belief touches the hearts of everyone, and reminds us that, for different people with different feelings, there is a celebration that brings us all together.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4–Originally published in 1991, this quiet story has been heavily edited and revamped for reading aloud. As a star shines down on Bethlehem, a voice on the wind speaks to three shepherds who differ from one another physically and ideologically. They are beckoned forth to meet a &babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger and they all come away with a different story of their journey to meet the Christ child. Using scripture from the Book of Luke in the King James Version of the Bible, this book stresses peace among men and setting aside differences, especially at Christmas. The soft acrylic illustrations are improved (brightened and framed) and in some cases changed altogether from the original. Because of its small size, the book is best used in small groups or shared one-on-one.–Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library END

About the Author

Terry Kay is the author of numerous bestselling and award-winning novels, several of which have been made into television movies. He lives in Georgia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers; 2 edition (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561455024
• ISBN-13: 978-1561455027
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,455,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Oral Tale of Three Diverse Shepherds Who Experienced the Announcement and Birth of Jesus, September 25, 2011

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White Fang (York, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Whom the Angel Spoke (Hardcover)

"To Whom the Angel Spoke" is an inspirational small book (6 1/4" X 8 1/2") which would be ideal for a Christmas stocking stuffer or gift for a child as well as an adult. This small 34 page book can be read in 10 minutes. The author, Terry Kay, wrote this story to be shared and read aloud because he believes that there are some stories that need to be said aloud. This book could be shared in a classroom, Sunday School Class, and Christmas family celebration or be presented as a Reader's Theater in school or Sunday School. The text is presented in a semi - rhythmic style which lends itself to being read aloud. The text is supported by beautiful intense paintings by Eileen Blyth. They are simple paintings but convey the emotions of the story very well.

Three shepherds who are very different from each other in physical size, weight, skin color, emotions, dreams, philosophies, and demeanor experience the announcement and birth of Jesus. As diverse as they were, there was something special for each of them in the birth of Jesus. Not only that, but each of them were vey special in God's incarnation. When this story is read or acted out, children and adults will enjoy it and develop a greater appreciation for the diversity of people and God's love for each of them.

This is a great book that should be shared orally for children and adults.

4.0 out of 5 stars Three Shepherd's Perspective, December 22, 2010

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Janet Boyer "Author, Blogger, Radio Host" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Whom the Angel Spoke (Hardcover)

"Once, there were three shepherds who lived together while keeping watch over their sheep. Oh, there might have been more than three of them, but that doesn't matter. Three is a good number. Not too few. Not too many..." -- From To Whom the Angel Spoke

Written by Terry Kay and illustrated by Eileen Blyth, To Whom the Angel Spoke [Peachtree Publishers] delivers a lovely version of the story of Christmas from the perspective of three very different shepherds.

Vibrant canvas artwork coupled with the unique reactions of each of the shepherds offers a fresh, gentle take on the blessed night celebrated worldwide. More than just re-telling the Biblical story, though, the author paints the shepherds as contemplative--even poetic--as they consider how the wind makes them feel and if the people in the caravan heading to pay taxes in Bethlehem might be childhood friends...

From the gorgeous sunset to the glistening star that shone overhead to the awe-inspiring good tidings brought by the angels, To Whom the Angel Spoke provides a new hardcover Christmas classic that can be enjoyed by all who celebrate the birth of Jesus. As the book reminds us: "And again that Voice speakds. To all who are different, but are seekers and askers and believers, that Voice is heard always at the Christmas."

-- Janet Boyer, author of Back in Time Tarot