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High above the stables the night sky was filled with angels, who gave thanks to God and welcomed the new baby with their beautiful music. A perfect first book of the Nativity; simply told and beautifully illustrated by Ian Beck.
FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description
A simple and exquisitely illustrated first Nativity book.High above the stables the night sky was filled with angels, who gave thanks to God and welcomed the new baby with their beautiful music. A perfect first book of the Nativity; simply told and beautifully illustrated by Ian Beck.
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A simple and exquisitely illustrated first Nativity book. Ian Beck is an award-winning and very successful author with an excellent sales track record. Ages: 5-7yrs.
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High above the stable the night sky was filled with angels, who gave thanks to God and welcomed the new baby with their beautiful music. "Totally accessible to the very young and gloriously decorated . . . a book to treasure" Bookseller "An ideal first book of the Nativity, the colourful illustrations capture every detail of the Christmas tale" Child Education
Author Biography
IAN BECK has worked as a freelance illustrator for many years (including such notable artwork as the record cover for Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album). Ian turned to writing and illustrating children's books when his own children were born.
Review
"Ian Beck complements a straightforward retelling of the first Christmas with striking illustrations. Richly bordered pages frame bright, lively scenes, giving the book the feel of an illuminated manuscript" TES Teacher "Simple, straightforward, great for reading aloud to young children" Child Education "The illustrations are subtle and Beck retells the story without being too wordy, or indeed, worthy" Junior "Beautifully and intricately illustrated ... Offers a warm and reassuring introduction to the religious meaning behind the festive season" Parents News "A brightly illustrated and delightfully simple version of the best known story of all" Sunday Business Post (Eire)
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A simple and exquisitely illustrated first Nativity book.
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Ian Beck complements a straightforward retelling of the first Christmas with striking illustrations. Richly bordered pages frame bright, lively scenes, giving the book the feel of an illuminated manuscript
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Ian Beck complements a straightforward retelling of the first Christmas with striking illustrations. Richly bordered pages frame bright, lively scenes, giving the book the feel of an illuminated manuscript
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A simple and exquisitely illustrated first Nativity book.
Details ISBN0552549371 Author Ian Beck Pages 32 Year 2005 ISBN-10 0552549371 ISBN-13 9780552549370 Format Paperback Imprint Picture Corgi Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 232.92 Media Book Short Title CHRISTMAS STORY Language English Edition New edition Residence ENK Birth 1946 Publication Date 2005-11-03 DOI 10.1604/9780552549370 UK Release Date 2005-11-03 Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK AU Release Date 2005-11-03 NZ Release Date 2005-11-03 Illustrations Full Colour Illustrator David Tazzyman Affiliation University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Former senior instructor and associate head, English (deceased) Qualifications MBE Audience Age 5-7 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this
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