Contents
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Words from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke
From the dust jacket:
With drama, reverence, and vibrant color, folk painter Jane Ray offers a stunning rendering of the Nativity story. Borrowing symbols and shapes from a wide spectrum of ancient and modern folk art and touching her figures with joy and dignity, the illustrator conveys the mystery and beauty that surround the birth of Christ. Both the large, friendly images and the decorative borders and friezes are wonderfully composed to lead the reader's eye from page to page. The magnificent King James text, a pleasure to read aloud, begins with the angel Gabriel's tidings and ends with the safe return of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph into Nazareth.
Amid the luminous reds, greens, and blues, splashes of gold add extra festivity to every page. A gem of a book to treasure and share throughout the Christmas season.
Words from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke
From the dust jacket:
With drama, reverence, and vibrant color, folk painter Jane Ray offers a stunning rendering of the Nativity story. Borrowing symbols and shapes from a wide spectrum of ancient and modern folk art and touching her figures with joy and dignity, the illustrator conveys the mystery and beauty that surround the birth of Christ. Both the large, friendly images and the decorative borders and friezes are wonderfully composed to lead the reader's eye from page to page. The magnificent King James text, a pleasure to read aloud, begins with the angel Gabriel's tidings and ends with the safe return of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph into Nazareth.
Amid the luminous reds, greens, and blues, splashes of gold add extra festivity to every page. A gem of a book to treasure and share throughout the Christmas season.
Description
Illustrates the story of the birth of Jesus and its aftermath, adapted from the King James version of the Bible.
Awards
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize (1992)
CCBC Choices (1991)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)