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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1993
Every Man Heart Lay Down
By Lorenz Graham, Colleen Browning (Illustrator)
Experience the Nativity through Liberian storytelling, where Bible tales become poetic songs.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings
48 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Discover the Nativity story as retold by Liberian storytellers, transforming a timeless tale into a poetic song. This unique rendition captures the essence of a community newly embracing English, offering a fresh perspective on a cherished narrative. As the birth of Jesus unfolds in this tender version, readers are invited to experience the magic and wonder anew. What new insights will this cultural lens reveal about a story we thought we knew so well?
From the publisher
Here is the story of the birth of Jesus retold in the idiom of Liberians newly acquainted with the English language. To the storytellers of Liberia, Bible stories become poems, or spoken songs. So it is with this simple and tender version of the Nativity. Long out of print, this special picture book is available again to a new generation of readers.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Reading age
- 4–6
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Astra Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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