The First Noel A Tale of Friendship

What happens when a friendship develops between the daughter

of a rich Wiseman and a common shepherd girl?

This Christmas poem weaves the heartwarming fictional journey of an unlikely friendship into the traditional Biblical account of Jesus' birth and tells how the arrival of the Savior challenges the heart of one girl to choose love over the acceptable social norm of her day, in a culture marked by rigid distinctions between social classes. Through this story children will learn to value diversity, acceptance, and love for others regardless of their social status.

Based on a ballet production, whimsical drawings will captivate readers and bring a charming twist to a classic Christmas story. Parents and children alike will love the lessons on friendship received through this delightful tale.

This edition: hardcover 11.02 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches

Also available in softcover 11.00" x 8.5" and softcover 8.25" x 0.09" x 6", in addition to The First Noel coloring Book!

Clare Johnson is a writer, dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Her writings include original dance productions, and songs as well as her blog "Hope in the Making". Her dance productions have been performed at woman's conferences, out reaches, church events, and prisons. Whether creating through writing or dance productions, her desire is to bring a message of hope to others through all of her work. She lives in California with her wonderful husband and children and confesses an affinity for cats of all kinds.

Sierra Ghironzi began working towards a career as an artist during her senior year of high school. Fighting for her dream, she studied under a mentor for two years before marrying the love of her life. Still working as an artist full-time, Sierra loves to hike and explore with her husband and their puppy, Iris.

Nicole Thomas started her dance school in 1999, with a vision to teach dance with integrity. It has grown into what is now Dunamix Dance Project in Southern California. Nicole loves to bring awareness to current social justice issues through dance and the First Noel story came to her as a statement about how much God loves people, and wants them to be treated equally. Nicole is happily married with three beautiful children. She has a cat and a dog and dreams of some day owning a mini pony.