Christmas Night, Fair and Bright

by Julie Stiegemeyer

Book Overview

With simple words and rhyme scheme ideal for children ages 4 to 7, Julie Stiegemeyer recreates the sights and sounds of the first Christmas. Christmas Night emphasizes the two natures of Christ -- His... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758613407
• ISBN13: 9780758613400
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Enthusiastically recommended for family, Sunday school, preschool, elementary school, and community

The Christmas story of the birth of Jesus is told in simple elegance by Julie Stiegemeyer whose narrative text is perfectly supported by the colorful illustrations of Melissa Iwai. Written to be understood and appreciated by children ages 4 and older, "Christmas Night, Fair And Bright" also includes the story of Mary and Joseph's flight to Egypt with Jesus. Wholesome, entertaining, and a joy to read aloud to a child, "Christmas Night, Fair And Bright" is enthusiastically recommended for family, Sunday school, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections.

A Must-Have for Christmastime

With sweet, endearing pictures of the innocent baby Jesus, Stiegemeyer's book recounts the entire Christmas story for readers. It touches on a little bit of everything - from the manger to the animals to the angels to the flight to Egypt. Beyond that, the way in which the book is written makes it very accessible for younger children to catch on to and even to participate in saying the refrain. If you're looking for a book that clearly shares the Good News of Christ's birth, this is it.