Bob Hartman's Rhyming Christmas - Softcover

Hartman, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0281086362 ISBN 13: 9780281086368

Publisher: SPCK Publishing, 2022

Synopsis

One HUMP, two HUMPS, lumpety-lump,
The star-watchers went with BUMP and a THUMP.
One HUMP, two HUMPS, lumpety-lump,
The star-watchers followed the star.

Discover the angel Gabriel, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the three kings and the baby Jesus as you've never seen them before in Bob Hartman's Rhyming Christmas. A delightfully funny and vibrant retelling in rhyme of the story of Christmas, this is a poem that children and grown-ups will love to read and perform - whether at home, in church or in school.

The Nativity story is wonderfully retold by master storyteller Bob Hartman in this entertaining picture book for 3-5 year olds. With memorable rhymes that young children will eagerly be joining in with, Bob Hartman's Rhyming Christmas is the perfect way to introduce this most beloved Bible story to kids in a way that's accessible and easily understood.

Mark Beech's bright, colourful illustrations bring this Bible story book to life, and there are pages for children to colour in themselves. The clear, simple text is ideal for young children just starting to read and for adults to read aloud, and is perfect for performing all together.

Bob Hartman's Rhyming Christmas is a picture book that will enchant children and parents alike, and is ideal for reading alongside Bob Hartman's Rhyming Bible and the Rhyming Parable series. It is also a brilliant story time resource for KS1 teachers, Sunday School teachers and those involved in children's ministry looking for fresh ways of staging the Nativity. Kids will learn about the Biblical story of Christmas in an entertaining and engaging way, and gain a new understanding of the heart of the Christian faith.

About this title

About the Author

Bob Hartman is a storyteller and writer renowned on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the author of more than 70 Bible story books for children, including The Lion Storyteller Bible and the award-winning Bob Hartman’s Rhyming Bible. He has also written the stories in YouVersion's Bible App for Kids, which has been downloaded over 35 million times and is available in 50 languages. Mark Beech is an illustrator who works mostly in the world of children’s publishing. He uses a traditional pen-and-ink style and has illustrated books by Terry Pratchett, Enid Blyton and Anne Fine.

Edition details

• Publisher: SPCK Publishing
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0281086362
• ISBN 13: 9780281086368
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32