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Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story Hardcover – Picture Book, August 6, 2011

by Sally Lloyd-Jones (Author), Alison Jay (Illustrator)

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Song of the Stars, written by bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, enhances Advent traditions and adds depth to Christmas Eve readings of the Christmas story.

Families will treasure this fresh perspective on the nativity for years to come. Beautifully illustrated and told from the perspective of the animals and all creation, Song of the Stars:

features easy-to-read text and is perfect for ages 4–8
is ideal for Advent and Christmas story time
explores the joy, excitement, and celebration of creation and the coming of Jesus
inspires discussions of why Advent is observed

This gorgeous picture book is great for Christmas-themed story times and an addition for your family library that will be treasured for many years.

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"The Psalms tell us that the created order now declares the glory of God (Psalms 19 and 65) and that when Jesus returns even the trees will sing for joy (Psalm 96). How fitting, then, to imagine the animals and stars sensing and rejoicing in the coming of Christ the first time. This is a lovely book!" - Tim Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City --Endorsement from Pastor Tim Keller:

"I love Sally Lloyd-Jones's books. I can't wait to read it to my granddaughter." - Kathy Keller --Endorsement from Kathy Keller:

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'The Psalms tell us that the created order now declares the glory of God (Psalms 19 and 65) and that when Jesus returns even the trees will sing for joy (Psalm 96). How fitting, then, to imagine the animals and stars sensing and rejoicing in the coming of Christ the first time. This is a lovely book!' -- Tim Keller, Pastor -- Tim Keller

Publisher : Zonderkidz; Illustrated edition (August 6, 2011)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 0310722918
ISBN-13 : 978-0310722915
Reading age : 4 - 7 years
Lexile measure : AD580L
Grade level : Preschool - 3
Item Weight : 15.3 ounces
Dimensions : 11.13 x 0.38 x 9.38 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #119,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #37 in Children's Christian Holiday Fiction
- #73 in Children's Christian Animal Fiction
- #140 in Children's Jesus Books (Books)

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Ellie J.

A Family Favorite!

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019

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We love, love, love this book in our family! It has such gorgeous illustrations! And the text about how Jesus has been born just gives us all the feels. It reminds us how palpable that first Christmas was for the whole Earth. Our 17 month old likes when we read this one dramatically because it has such lyrical text. And she loves the animals! She has lots of Christmas books, but this one is definitely her favorite! She brings it to us over and over to read. My favorite line in the book is about newborn Jesus: “Heaven’s Son sleeping under the stars that he made.”

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Mike

A sweet, whimsical, heaven and earth take on the nativity story.

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021

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This lovely book literally put my wife in tears on the first reading (no exaggeration). It's not your ordinary simple rhyming stanza poetry typical of children's books but is more of line by line, thought built-on-thought cadence flow that builds as you go with anticipation to the coming King. The story line isn't your every-day over-simplified, children's version of the nativity straight out of Luke. Instead it's an imaginative play off of the-rocks-crying-out concept of heaven and nature's response to the advent story. Our son REALLY enjoys the untraditional whimsical drawings of the animals and is captivated on each page going animal by animal "what's this?!" "What's that!?" which is great because we ask him right back and he has pretty much learned them all at this point. I might even try to find some of this artist's work to put up in his room at this point. I won't spoil the style or storyline any more for you but we've really enjoyed reading and re-reading this gem through the whole advent Christmas season and it was either our son's favorite or second favorite for our nightly bedtime reading with him. Absolutely would recommend to any lovers of advent and Christ who also love literature and reading to their children. While the concepts are pretty advanced, our 2.5 year old son is totally engaged when we read it. It's a book I expect him to discover more fully as he get's older. In case you're wondering, my wife wept when she got to the whale page ;) no more spoilers buy it and see for yourself!

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One of my favorite Christmas books of all time

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017

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One of my favorite Christmas books of all time. I like it better in the regular size though instead of the board book. This was not abridged which was good but the illustrations are so gorgeous that I missed the impact of the pictures in a smaller size.

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D.S. Johnson

Lovely, Sweet Story With Good Illustrations

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019

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I gave this to my 2 yr. old granddaughter for Christmas and she immediately let me read it to her. She loves books and 'reads' them over and over. She seemed very pleased. I especially appreciated the board book format, because 2 yr. olds aren't usually very careful about turning pages. This way she can access the book any time she wants and enjoy the illustrations as much as she wants without her mom being worried she'll accidentally tear up the book. Win-win.

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Disappointing

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2019

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Returning this book. The nativity story is lost in this rendition of that historical event. Not what I was looking for to give to parents to read over and over to their baby. The actual story of the nativity seemed secondary to the whole package. Not sure how this got such raving reviews.

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Wendy

Beautifully written and stunningly poignant

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2011

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Read this book first at the bookstore but did not purchase it, much to my regret. I am a frugal person (it's the economy!) and I just had to have this book in my library, and the libraries of my grandchildren. The story is of how God's creation praised the coming of Yeshua Messiah (Jesus Christ), skipping all the preachiness of so many children's book. Reading this to children let's them come to the conclusion that creation praises its Creator, who came down himself in the form of a baby. I am voting this book as 2011's most beautiful Christmas book. It is also beautiful to read out loud. The words harmonize and flow out of your mouth and into the minds of little ones. The artwork goes way beyond cute, but is original, imaginative, and inspiring. I am buying several copies.

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Sarah

So lovely!

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2012

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I bought this book to read with my toddler before Christmas. She has been engaged in the lovely pictures and points to each animal on each page ("Fox! Fish! Moose." Well, it isn't a moose, but she doesn't know "ox" yet.) I love to read it because the language is so beautiful and the message is so lovely. I appreciate that this version of the Christmas story doesn't tell the exact story we've all heard...instead, it speaks to the anticipation the world feels. It ends with Baby Jesus, but I think for little ones who can't understand all the politics of the human Christmas story, the idea that even the animals were excited can help make the connection.

We are not a super religious family, more spiritual and non-literal, so this Christmas story works well for me.

I LOVE this book, and am buying it for my friends with little ones too.

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D. Smith

pretty and simple

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014

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This does a nice job of picturing what the joy of the world could have looked like when its Creator arrived as a baby. Simple enough for young kids, with pretty illustrations and lots of different creatures celebrating the arrival of the baby King. Not so much a retelling or Christmas story as it is an imaginative, poetic, artistic work that aims to stir the anticipation in the reader that the creation felt waiting for Jesus, and still feels awaiting His return. In that way, this can be an enjoyable part of a family's Advent season.

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Lovely book. Prompt delivery.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2019

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This was delivered on time and is a lovely gift for my granddaughter to treasure.

AMB

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2016

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Lovely text and illustrations of the Nativity story for children

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alimac

Beautiful book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2013

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Illustrations were marvellous and story beautifully told. It conveyed the feeling that this was truly a momentous occasion in the history of the world. Would recommend it for children from 3-6.

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Margaret Porter

Magical book - everyone should read it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2013

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A book that tells the magic of Jesus' birth through the animal kingdom and the stars. This helps young children, and older children, understand that God made the world and all that is in it. When Jesus was born this was important to all animals children and adults and the stars guided the whole world.

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MummyP

Beautiful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2014

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This book is just beautiful. Captivating and powerfully written yet with such simplicity. A really great read for Christmas Eve.

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