Whenever he was afraid, Jareb sang. Singing made him feel better. But it made everyone else feel worse. Jareb's singing was dreadful. With these words, Angela Hunt introduces her unlikely hero--a timid young shepherd who helps his brothers tend sheep on the hills near Bethlehem. In this delightful story, Jareb discovers courage in an exchange encounter with the infant Jesus and begins …
The Annunciation, Mary and Josephs journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus, the angel appearing to the shepherds, Magi travelling from the East, and the Holy family in the stable surrounded by kings, shepherds and animals: the nativity story is told here in simple words and six magnificent scenes, created in white and gold against coloured backgrounds by the pop-up artist Robert Sabuda. Age 7+
Five illustrated spirituals dealing with the birth of Christ on the first Christmas morning. Includes printed music for voice and piano.
Recounts the life of Jesus from His birth to His meeting with the teachers in the Temple of Jerusalem.
This series of Christmas stories has been specially written for children who are ready to read. The repetitive text in large type is short and simple. The last two pages help observation and further the child's reading ability.