Long Ago, on a Silent Night
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Long Ago, on a Silent Night

By Julie Berry, Annie Won (Illustrator)

A mother's love and a newborn's promise illuminate Christmas's miracle.

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34 pages· 424 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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In a humble barn, a mother cradles her newborn, a gift of hope and love on Christmas Day. This lyrical tale captures the nativity's wonder and the joy of new life. With enchanting illustrations, it celebrates the unconditional love that binds families, making it a cherished keepsake for every Christmas season. Discover the magic and promise in every child through this heartwarming story.

From the publisher

The miracle of Christmas comes alive in this luminous celebration of unconditional love and the joy and hope and promise in every child from Printz Honor recipient Julie Berry!Long ago, in a dusty barn, a mother took a child in her arms, wrapped him snug, made his bed in the hay. He was her gift that Christmas Day. There’s no sweeter gift than a life so new. My best gift, little one, is you.In this poignant and lyrical story by Printz Honor recipient Julie Berry, the miracle of Christmas and the promise in every new child come together in a luminous celebration of unconditional love and hope. With tender, incandescent illustrations by Annie Won, the wonder of the nativity story and the marvel of every baby come alive in a wholly extraordinary book for families everywhere.A special, beautiful keepsake storybook to read, share, and cherish every Christmas season with the ones you love.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
34
Words
424
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD780L
Themes & topics
Books about babiesBooks about ChristmasBooks about holidaysBooks about loveBooks about new babies
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
505516
Publication
Published
September 3, 2019
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338277722

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