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This Is the Stable

Cynthia Cotten
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Pages
32
Year
2008
Language
English
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

About

A gorgeous, poetic new version of the Nativity story.

Wondrous things are happening in this humble little stable. The animals are gathering round. Shepherds and wise men and angels are coming from afar. All of them are flocking to see the Christ child, born this night in Bethlehem.

Illustrated by artist Delana Bettoli in the gorgeous tropical hues of the region and told in lyrical verses perfect for reading aloud, Cynthia Cotten's “This Is a Stable” is a retelling of the Nativity that will be treasured for many a Christmas to come.

Related Subjects

  • Christmas & Advent
  • Holidays & Celebrations (Juvenile Nonfiction)
  • Juvenile Nonfiction
  • New Testament
  • Bible Stories
  • Religion
  • Holidays & Celebrations (Christian)
  • Christian
  • Religious
  • Christian

Reviews

"This lovely picture book combines beautiful artwork and a seamless, thoughtful 'The house that Jack' built style to tell the story of the Nativity. The rhyme is sweet but never forced. . . . A gentle, comforting selection."
School Library Journal
"With a gentle, perfectly rhyming text, this cumulative tale presents the Nativity story in a beautifully illustrated version just right for younger children."
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Artists

Cynthia CottenAuthor