nativity

With the help of young Lucy, a mysterious stranger tells the story of the candy cane to the people of a small prairie town at Christmastime at the turn of the century.

"The visit of the three kings to the stable at Bethlehem is one of the most memorable and evocative scenes of the Christmas story. 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 story of the Magi is vividly retold and exquisitely illustrated with paintings by renowned Renaissance masters"--Jacket flap.

An illustrated retelling of the birth of Jesus the savior.

Present at the birth of Jesus, Cricket sings a lullaby, Honeybee presents honey, and Spider wonders what she can give.

"One by one, from field and forest, the animals make their way to a barn. The cow has sweet-smelling hay to offer the baby. The bluebird has the gift of song. And a lamb has soft, cozy wool. But the shy little fox has nothing to offer...or so he thinks"--Amazon.com.

A baby owl asks his mother all about the Holy Child who he sees sleeping in their stable home.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Christmas. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"[Presents] the story of the birth of Jesus ... This children's book takes the newborn Jesus' perspective, offering ... descriptions of the world from someone newly born into it. In this book, we follow Jesus and meet the people most important to his life"--Provided by publisher.

The forest animals are alarmed when it appears that Santa might be too tired to make his Christmas rounds, until he recounts for them the Nativity story which gives the holiday its true significance.

"One by one, from field and forest, the animals make their way to a barn. The cow has sweet-smelling hay to offer the baby. The bluebird has the gift of song. And a lamb has soft, cozy wool. But the shy little fox has nothing to offer...or so he thinks"--Amazon.com.