Christmas in the Manger: A Pat-and-Peek Book - Softcover

Buck, Nola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0694008362 ISBN 13: 9780694008360

Publisher: HarperFestival, 1995

Synopsis

Pat the donkey's soft gray fur, touch the ram's wooly coat, and peek at the wise men's sparkly jewels as the story of the first Christmas unfolds from the point of view of each participant.
Felicia Bond's joyous illustrations and Nola Buck's sweet, gentle poem convey the magic of the Christmas story in an irresistible format that will delight the youngest child.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The gentle beauty of the story of the first Christmas is now available as a board book. With a simple, lyrical text and radiant artwork, this book is perfect for the youngest child to be a part of the wonder of the Nativity.

About the Author:

Nola Buck (the pen name of Laura Godwin) is the author of many well-loved children's books, including Christmas in the Manger. With Ann M. Martin she also coauthored The Doll People, The Runaway Dolls, and The Meanest Doll in the World. She now lives in New York City but grew up in Alberta, Canada, and has fond Christmas Eve memories of watching Eeyore, the family donkey, play a part in the live Christmas pageant in her hometown.

Felicia Bond is both writer and illustrator of Tumble Bumble, The Day It Rained Hearts, the Poinsettia books, and many others. She painted the art for numerous other award-winning books, including those in the much loved If You Give . . . series and the contemporary classic Big Red Barn. She lived for many years in New York and currently lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

 

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperFestival
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0694008362
• ISBN 13: 9780694008360
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 16
• Illustrator: Bond Felicia