Joy to the World: Christmas Stories from Around the Globe

Joy to the World: Christmas Stories from Around the Globe

by SaviourPirotta (Author), SheilaMoxley (Illustrator)

Synopsis

All over the world, there is a wealth of fascinating traditions and legends surrounding the Christmas story. Here are five festive folk tales, retold by Saviour Pirotta, originating from places as far-flung as Mexico and the Middle East, Northern Europe and North Africa. Sheila Moxley's vivid artwork adds to the seasonal spirit, making this a true celebration of Christmas, throughout the world.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 44
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Published: 01 Oct 1998

ISBN 10: 0711212546
ISBN 13: 9780711212541

Media Reviews
Following the successful Skip Across the Ocean: A collection of nursery rhymes from around the world, exquisitely illustrated by Sheila Moxley. School Librarian
Author Bio
Saviour Pirotta was born in Malta and began his career writing children's plays for Maltese Radio. He came to the UK in 1981 where he has established a reputation as a popular storyteller, visiting schools around the country. Little Bird, his first book for Frances Lincoln, was published in 1992. Sheila Moxley studied art at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design, and graphic design at St Martin's School of Art. As a freelance illustrator, she has designed the Amnesty International 1992 calendar and has illustrated many greetings cards for Roger la Borde.