The First Christmas
Will be published approx. on 8. October 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
979-8-3471-1291-3 (ISBN)
Description
The beloved Nativity story of the very first Christmas is gloriously told through poetic text, cherished church hymns, and luminous illustrations by bestselling illustrator Antonio Caparo in this picture book sure to be a holiday favorite.
Long ago, in a small town called Nazareth, there lived a young woman named Mary. She was full of kindness and love, and she was chosen by God for a very special blessing.
Poetic storytelling and lyrics from classic songs like "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Away in a Manger," and "Silent Night" weave together to tell the treasured tale of Jesus's birth.
Long ago, in a small town called Nazareth, there lived a young woman named Mary. She was full of kindness and love, and she was chosen by God for a very special blessing.
Poetic storytelling and lyrics from classic songs like "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Away in a Manger," and "Silent Night" weave together to tell the treasured tale of Jesus's birth.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
f-c; matte jkt w- spot UV, gold & silver foil, emboss
Dimensions
Height: 305 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
ISBN-13
979-8-3471-1291-3 (9798347112913)
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Persons
Jeffrey Burton has written several books for children. He lives in New York City with his family.
Antonio Javier Caparo is a Cuban-born illustrator and designer. Although much of his early career was spent in graphic design, his passion for animation and comics led him to devote himself to illustration-both traditional and digital. He has been published around the world and has won numerous awards in multiple countries. He lives in Quebec, Canada.
Antonio Javier Caparo is a Cuban-born illustrator and designer. Although much of his early career was spent in graphic design, his passion for animation and comics led him to devote himself to illustration-both traditional and digital. He has been published around the world and has won numerous awards in multiple countries. He lives in Quebec, Canada.