Synopsis
This beautiful classic Christmas story about the night of Jesus's birth makes a perfect holiday gift for boys and girls 3 - 7 years old.
The visit of the Three Kings to the stable at Bethlehem is one of the most memorable of the Christmas stories. Filled with anticipation, and following an unknown star, the Magi begin the long quest to find the new-born king and to offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The thoughtful, gentle text will engage readers of all ages.
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About the Author
Géraldine Elschner is the author of many picture books including The Cat and the Bird, Funny Machines for George the Sheep, and Where is the Frog? She has also translated scores of books, including The Nativity, published by minedition.
Giotto di Bondone completed a fresco cycle in about 1305 in Padua, Italy that is one of the most important masterpieces in Western art.
Reviews
K-Gr 2—Following the publication of Elschner's The Nativity, the author continues her retelling of the Christmas story with this work that focuses on the three kings. The text is accessible and engaging, introducing the travelers as men both mysterious and wise. Paintings by Renaissance masters provide a lavish artistic depiction of the journey of the magi to find the savior, including details from larger works that are duly reflected in the narrative. For example, opposite a crowded scene from The Procession of the Magi by Benozzo Gozzoli, the text reads, "Behind the kings, a crowd had gathered. There was talking, shoving, scolding and laughter. Everyone wanted to see the child. Everyone wanted a place by the manger." In this way the art enhances the story without intimidating young readers. The final page includes photographs of the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne, as well as a description of the celebration of the Epiphany. A list of the master works is located on the verso. VERDICT A handsome and readable book that successfully illuminates the story of the three kings with images from the Renaissance. Recommended.—Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library
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Penguin Young Readers Group, 2016
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