La historia de navidad [Hardcover]

Gennady Spirin (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up

Gennady Spirin's gloriously illustrated version of the Christmas story is now available in Spanish.

The story of the birth of Christ, celebrated around the world at Christmas, is one of the most beautiful in the New Testament. From Mary's meeting with the angel Gabriel to the birth of baby Jesus in a stable to the visit of the shepherds and three wise men, the story is rich in imagery and symbolism.
Gennady Spirin has been described as an artist who "truly represents the child's picture book as an object of art." In The Christmas Story, his paintings technically and spiritually surpass all of his earlier work. Drawing on his classical training and his Orthodox Christian faith, Gennady Spirin has created an exquisite book for the whole family to treasure.
With this new translation, Spanish-speaking and bilingual families everywhere will have the chance to experience the magic and beauty of Gennady Spirin's stunning version of the Christmas story.

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Language Notes

Text: Spanish

About the Author

Gennady Spirin was born on Christmas Day in 1948 in a small city near Moscow. A graduate of the Stroganov Academy of Fine Arts, he emigrated to the United States in 1991. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with his wife and three sons. He has illustrated several children's books, including The Easter Story, The Nutcracker, and Gulliver's Travels. He has received many awards for his work both domestically and internationally.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0805064540
• ISBN-13: 978-0805064544
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,772,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gennady Spirin was classically educated at the Moscow Art School at the Academy of Arts and at the Moscow Stroganov Institute. Influenced by Russian Renaissance painters, Mr. Spirin has developed his own unique style of illustration using traditional Russian art techniques. His work appeared four times on the annual New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year list. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.