Joy to the World - Hardcover

Pirotta, Saviour

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060279028 ISBN 13: 9780060279028

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1998

Synopsis

Gathered from early Christian folklore, stories in a rich mixture of culture and legend blend together to create a stunning portrait of the diversity surrounding the most joyous international celebrations.

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Review:

Do you know how a handful of weeds turned into the Christmas flowers called poinsettias? Or who hid Baby Jesus in a bowl of bread dough? And why a woman named Babushka brings toys to Russian children at Christmastime instead of Santa Claus? This lively collection of traditional Christmas tales from around the world answers these questions with stories from five different cultures. The dialogue-rich, fast-paced folktales are skillfully retold by Saviour Pirotta, a storyteller from Malta who now lives in England. Pirotta's words beg to be read aloud, or even acted out as a play or puppet show. Young readers will revel in "The Brave Little Camel" (Syria), "Baby in the Bread" (Malta), "Flowers for Jesus" (Mexico), "The Gourd of Plenty" (Ghana), and "Babushka" (Russia), all cheerfully illustrated with Sheila Moxley's colorful folk-art-style paintings. Joy to the World is a festive global tour, and a refreshing change of pace from the usual holiday fare. (Ages 4 to 8) --Marcie Bovetz

From the Back Cover:

All around the globe, from the Middle East to Mexico, from Russia to West Africa, a wealth of traditions and legends commemorate the Christmas story. Here is a sparkling selection gathered from early Christian folklore and retold by saviour Pirotta. This read-aloud multicultural feast is enriched with diverse and colourful artwork.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0060279028
• ISBN 13: 9780060279028
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Moxley Sheila