A Night of Great Joy

by Mary Engelbreit

Book Overview

Mary Engelbreit, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the blockbuster Christmas classic The Night Before Christmas, brings readers a holiday picture book that's sure to become a family favorite, with a cover that sparkles with glitter and foil and celebrates the joyful season of Christmas.

A Night of Great Joy tells the story of the nativity through the performance of a children's Christmas pageant. With adorable illustrations and simple storytelling, Engelbreit paints a wonderful picture of the night Jesus was born.

This gorgeous picture book is for children ages 4 to 8. A Night of Great Joy brings peace to the world and highlights:

The arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem on a donkeyThe three wise men presenting their gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus lying in a mangerThe birth of Jesus, guiding them with the star of Bethlehem, the magi riding from Jerusalem on camels, and a chorus of angels

Your entire family will love reading A Night of Great Joy during the holiday season. Engelbreit's brilliant illustrations will create a sweet holiday tradition you'll want to read every Christmas.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310743540
• ISBN13: 9780310743545
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.9" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3