'Twas the Evening of Christmas
- ISBN-10
- 0310745276
- ISBN-13
- 9780310745273
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-10-03
- Publisher
- Zonderkidz
- Author
- Glenys Nellist
Description
Create a new family Advent tradition with a Christmas rhyming storybook that echoes familiar language and rhythm of Clement Moore’s poetry but focuses on the birth of Jesus. With classic illustrations by Elena Selivanova, bestselling author Glenys Nellist shares the heartwarming nativity story. More than 50,000 copies sold! ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas was named a 2018 ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist. Gather with your family each Advent season to share the beautiful retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth. This picture book features: The nativity story with delightful poetry for children ages 4 to 8 Calming illustrations from different perspectives to help fully immerse readers in the unfolding events 'Twas the evening of Christmas, when all through the town, Every inn was so crowded, no room could be found. Tired Mary and Joseph, who went door to door, At last found a place on a small stable floor. “Nellist presents a nativity story that balances a lighthearted, anticipatory tone with an overarching reverence for the subject matter,” said Publishers Weekly. ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas is a recommended Advent gift that will be cherished for many years.
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