The Nativity (Paperback)

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The words of the New Testament story of Jesus's birth are delivered with complete sobriety: Gabriel gives Mary the news that she will bear a child, she and Joseph go off to Bethlehem, shepherds and wealthy men pay homage to the child in the manger. But Gabriel wears unlaced, clumsy work boots and delivers his message over coffee or soup at Mary's kitchen table, and when there is no room at the inn, the rest of the town's visitors deck themselves out in a tree and snooze in stairwells. Vivas irreverently unravels the mystique of the famous birth, showing a bulgingly pregnant Mary and first glimpses of a child barely out of the womb. Also a part of this mad charm is an elegant mastery of form; wispy, glimmering watercolors show comic characters in the midst of grand events. Ages 4-8.
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"Vivas’ delicate, sure watercolors are a reminder that the humbleness of these people made the event more extraordinary--that the story is not only about the long ago and far away but about people with familiar joys and troubles."--Kirkus Reviews

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 36 pages Publisher: Voyager Books (October 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0152060855 ISBN-13: 978-0152060855 Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.8 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,896 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #15 in  Books > Children's Books > Educational > Explore the World > Fiction > Middle East

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favourite children's book of all time., July 21, 1999 By A Customer This review is from: The Nativity (Paperback) I 'discovered' this wonderful depiction of the Christmas story when I first came to work in a primary school library, way back in 1987. A copy of the book has now become one of my treasures at home and I have purchased several copies for friends. Surely there is no other nativity story book that so clearly shows the human side of the young mother and I believe that children can relate more readily to the characters when they are drawn with such a great sense of humour. I do have to admit though that the angel is my favourite!! 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Christmas books around., December 17, 2001 By  "bluemamma" (San Luis Obispo, CA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Nativity (Paperback) For some odd reason, children's books based on the Bible often bring out the worst in illustrators. I've seen more bad drawing, syrupy expressions and cloying colors in illustrated Bible stories than in any other kind of children's book. That's why this book is literally a God send. The lovely King James text might normally be a little over the heads of the 4 to 8 year olds this book is aimed at, but Julie Vivas' illustrations bring it to life and make it something any child will want to hear again and again and again. I've read it for years to both of my children, as well as in classrooms, and it is always a huge hit. From angels with rainbow colored wings and army boots (a few of them riding the shepherds' sheep) to the crowds in Bethlehem literally dripping from the trees, this book is a delight. It's hilarious, but also very moving. One of my favorite pictures in the book is of the enormously pregnant Mary gazing at her belly in delight. And my six-year-old daughter adores the wide-eyed baby Jesus. If you only buy one Christmas picture book, this is the one to get. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, human presentation of Christ's birth., December 17, 1998 By A Customer This review is from: The Nativity (Paperback) The Illustrations by Ms Vivas bring to life the story of the birth of Jesus. Her touching art work brings to life the nativity story within a very human framework. I have personally given many copes of this book for gifts to friends. It is always well received, especially by adults.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story, beautiful illustrations Julie Rivas' illustrations for the timeless story of the Nativity are remarkable. They are gentle and filled with joy. Read more Published 9 months ago by J. Robertson 5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book A friend reviewed this book on her blog and I laughed at all the fun things her children said about the illustrations. I bought it for my son, who loved the pictures. Read more Published 10 months ago by Keira M. Bauer-severy 4.0 out of 5 stars The book is all about the pictures The book is great for kids. The illustrations make the book. They may be a little surprising for some as it shows the Virgin Mary's belly grow as she progresses in her... Read more Published 10 months ago by M. Edwards 5.0 out of 5 stars simply beautiful What a beautiful, and gently humorous illustration of the scriptural story of the first Christmas. It will be a favorite for years to come. Read more Published 10 months ago by J. Peck 5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Christmas Book I have bought this book many times to give as Christmas Gifts. The Biblical story is told with captivatingly beautiful illustrations. Published 10 months ago by Lou Walters 5.0 out of 5 stars The Nativity This is a fantastic book for all ages. The illustrations will warm your heart. An up- to- date angel in combat boots, Mary looking as young as she was, and a warm sense of... Read more Published 22 months ago by granny ginny 5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this back in 1984 too I found this years ago and was so thrilled with the new updated images of the characters, that I bought for all my friends back then. Read more Published 22 months ago by art teacher 5.0 out of 5 stars Best Nativity Book Ever! Found this at the library last year and rushed to get my own copy. The KJV Bible text coupled with the whimsical/human illustrations are as as refreshing as they are unorthodox... Read more Published 23 months ago by MGP 1.0 out of 5 stars Makes a Mockery of Christ's Birth True Christians beware. This book is an obvious mockery of Christ's birth. The use of the King James Bible, while good, is an obvious ploy to lure Christian parents to purchase... Read more Published 24 months ago by Syrena 5.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations, they are so cute! I liked this book because it shows more of the real way things might have happened. It was a great way to show the Nativity. Published on January 15, 2007 by Carol D. Wilburn Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 36 pages
• Publisher: Voyager Books (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152060855
• ISBN-13: 978-0152060855
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,896 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favourite children's book of all time., July 21, 1999

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This review is from: The Nativity (Paperback)

I 'discovered' this wonderful depiction of the Christmas story when I first came to work in a primary school library, way back in 1987. A copy of the book has now become one of my treasures at home and I have purchased several copies for friends. Surely there is no other nativity story book that so clearly shows the human side of the young mother and I believe that children can relate more readily to the characters when they are drawn with such a great sense of humour. I do have to admit though that the angel is my favourite!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Christmas books around., December 17, 2001

By	"bluemamma" (San Luis Obispo, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Nativity (Paperback)

For some odd reason, children's books based on the Bible often bring out the worst in illustrators. I've seen more bad drawing, syrupy expressions and cloying colors in illustrated Bible stories than in any other kind of children's book. That's why this book is literally a God send. The lovely King James text might normally be a little over the heads of the 4 to 8 year olds this book is aimed at, but Julie Vivas' illustrations bring it to life and make it something any child will want to hear again and again and again. I've read it for years to both of my children, as well as in classrooms, and it is always a huge hit. From angels with rainbow colored wings and army boots (a few of them riding the shepherds' sheep) to the crowds in Bethlehem literally dripping from the trees, this book is a delight. It's hilarious, but also very moving. One of my favorite pictures in the book is of the enormously pregnant Mary gazing at her belly in delight. And my six-year-old daughter adores the wide-eyed baby Jesus. If you only buy one Christmas picture book, this is the one to get.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, human presentation of Christ's birth., December 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Nativity (Paperback)

The Illustrations by Ms Vivas bring to life the story of the birth of Jesus. Her touching art work brings to life the nativity story within a very human framework. I have personally given many copes of this book for gifts to friends. It is always well received, especially by adults.