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Unnoticed, a little boy follows three wise men on their visit to present splendid gifts to the newborn Christ child and the boy presents him with a special tree as a gift.
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About the Author
John Speirs studied the work of Pieter Brueghel, Hans Memling, and other 15th- and 16th-century Northern European painters to create the remarkable paintings for this book. He lives in Richmond, England.
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Ages 4-8. Set in "the East," this lavishly illustrated story suggests the origin of the Christmas tree tradition. A young boy helps his father tend the gardens of the three wise men. When the brilliant star appears, and the wise men prepare their journey, the boy begs to join them but is told that he's too young and has "no gift fit for a king." The boy secretly follows the caravan, across deserts and fields, watching the kings' entourage increase with humble gift bearers. Finally the crowd arrives at the stable, presents are laid before the glowing child, and the boy steps forward with his own gift: an evergreen beautifully decorated with small gleanings from the journey. The lyrical, cumulative text and young hero will draw children, but the elegant, gold-enhanced art, reminiscent of the work of Flemish masters, such as Brueghel the Elder, is breathtaking, with text pages designed like illuminated manuscripts. An author's note discusses painting influences and the symbol of the evergreen. A fine choice for family sharing. Gillian Engberg
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- PublisherHarry N. Abrams
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0810943999
- ISBN 13 9780810943995
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages32
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