by PeterMalone (Illustrator), KevinCrossley-Holland (Author)
An innkeeper, an ox and a donkey, shepherds, wise men, angels, a star, Herod, Mary and Jesus himself all speak their part in this resonant and original retelling of the Nativity story. Set in the Middle East and filled with visual references to the place and time, the poetic text marries beautifully with the exquisite jewel-coloured paintings of Peter Malone.
Format: Board book
Pages: 32
Publisher: Orion Childrens
Published: 21 Oct 2004
ISBN 10: 1842552775
ISBN 13: 9781842552773
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: From the author of the Arthur trilogy. A Christmas book to sell year after year. Fine art illustrations by Peter Malone. 'A wonderful book for reading aloud, while at the same time relishing the idiosyncratic illustrations.' Sonia Benster, The Bookseller 'Malone's rich and formal tableaux, reminiscent of Renaissance paintings, add to the sense of theatre.' Books for Keeps