nativity

In the modern era, and particularly in the Western world, Christmas and Hanukkah have become major events in the calendar.

Presents the story of the birth of Jesus from the perspective of the animals who witnessed the event and an old shepherd who cares for them.

A picture book adaptation of the nativity story that features folk art style illustrations.

A story in rhyme that relates the birth of a child in a barn among farm animals.

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.