Behold That Star
A Christmas Anthology
2nd Edition
Published on 26. September 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
364 pages
978-0-87486-084-9 (ISBN)
Description
Looking for a fresh collection of stories to usher in the season of joy and giving? For those grown tired of commercialism, who feel that Santa Claus and red-nosed reindeer do not project the true Christmas spirit, this book may be the answer.
Containing little-known classics by old and new masters of the genre, this bestselling anthology includes stories from many lands, interspersed with songs and poems - over half the contents available in English for the first time.
Containing little-known classics by old and new masters of the genre, this bestselling anthology includes stories from many lands, interspersed with songs and poems - over half the contents available in English for the first time.
Reviews / Votes
New York Times Book Review This volume rejoices in bringing to Christmas something other than tinsel and outward show. Journal of Religious Education 'Out of this world' is an appropriate phrase for this beautiful anthology of Christmas materials.More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
84 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87486-084-9 (9780874860849)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
The Angels' Point of View by J B Phillips The Shepherds by Ruth Sawyer The Well of the Star by Elizabeth Goudge The Three Gifts by Jane T Clement The Children's Crusade by Ernst Wiechert The Poor Children's Christmas by Ernst Wiechert The Angel's Song by Marie Onnen Hallelu-Nein by Marie Berg Brother Robber by Helene Christaller The Legend of the Christmas Rose by Selma Lagerloef The Worker in Sandalwood by Marjorie Pickthall The Forest Bear by Reinmichl The Chess Player by Ger Koopman The Cribmaker's Trip to Heaven by Reinmichl Journey to Christmas by B J Chute and 17 songs & poems