The Legend of the Christmas Kiss

by Barbie Jenkins

Book Overview

A sweet poem accompanied in beautiful illustrations, The Legend of the Christmas Kiss delivers a wonderfully fun tale about how the angels sent a beautiful snowfall on the very first Christmas. It all begins with one little angel who wants to bless the newborn Jesus with a gift--her kiss.

But something special happens to her kiss after passing through the clouds below--it becomes a glistening speck, drifting down and landing on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439196230
• ISBN13: 9781439196236
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Howard Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

For young and old!

A wonderful Christmas book for young and old, this volume rises above the competition with its original story line and well chosen illustrations. Remember: it's not about seeing, it's about believing! Makes a perfect (and unique) Christmas gift as well.

The picturebook story of how the angels sent a beautiful snowfall on the very first Christmas

The text of "The Legend Of The Christmas Kiss" by Barbie Jenkins is a poem, beautifully illustrated by the artwork of Joyce Revoir. This is the picturebook story of how the angels sent a beautiful snowfall on the very first Christmas when one little angel wanted to bless the newborn Jesus with the gift of her kiss. But something special happened to her kiss after passing through the clouds below. It became a glistening speck, drifting down and landing on the Christ child's cheek. Then a multitude of angels added their kisses to hers, and the earth is covered in a true winter wonderland. "The Legend Of The Christmas Kiss" is a unique and welcome addition to the growing library of Christmas theme picturebooks. for young children and their parents.

Get in the Christmas Spirit by Reading this lovely book!

Barbie Jenkins is a wonderful writer, weaving together text in a fun and meaningful way. You'll love this Christmas picture book--so much so--that you'll want to read it all year long. If you're looking for a great gift book for the young or the young at heart, Barbie's book is perfect. The illustrations are lovely, too!

Christmas Kiss will warm your heart

A lovely poem about a little angel who blows a kiss from heaven to the newborn baby Jesus. This heart-warming story about the very first Christmas is beautifully illustrated and will be an instant family favorite.