Christmas in the Barn
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1952

Christmas in the Barn

By Margaret Wise Brown, Diane Goode (Illustrator)

Discover the wonder of the first Christmas in a humble barn.

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32 pages
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In a quiet barn, where oxen stomp and peer, a miraculous birth unfolds. Margaret Wise Brown's gentle words and Diane Goode's enchanting illustrations bring to life the timeless story of the first Christmas. Who is this child born in such humble surroundings? Experience the magic and mystery of a night that changed the world forever, inviting young readers to explore the wonder and warmth of this cherished tale.

From the publisher

From the bestselling author of classics like Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny comes a Christmas story sure to delight readers for generations.With gentle, lyrical text from Margaret Wise Brown and heartwarming illustrations from Caldecott Honor-winning artist Diane Goode, Christmas in the Barn introduces young readers to the story of the first Christmas. What child is this / who is born here / Where the oxen / stomp and peer…

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~479L
Themes & topics
Books about ChristmasBooks about farm animalsBooks about Christmas and advent
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
82885
Publication
Published
October 9, 2007
First published
January 1, 1952
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060526368

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