The Birds of Bethlehem
The Birds of Bethlehem
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The Birds of Bethlehem

Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
3 - 5
Reading age
40
Page count
7
Words per page
AD630L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 2012
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A perfect first Christmas book This inventive and fresh Nativity story is told from a bird’s-eye view. On the morning of the first Christmas, the birds of Bethlehem gather in the fields–not only to eat but to share the exciting news. People from all over have descended on Bethlehem and an angel has appeared in the night sky. Something extraordinary is coming! The birds agree that they must find this wondrous thing, and off they fly to the stable where a child has been born. In simple language and dazzling pictures, beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola shares the awe and anticipation of the first Christmas. His cast of brightly colored, curious birds will appeal to young children, making this a perfect introduction to the story of Christmas.

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birdsChristmasholidayscolorsfirst conceptsChristmas and adventJesus Christthe Nativity

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Book Details

ISBN
9780399257803
Publication Date
January 1, 2012
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
7
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
3 - 5 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2011046802
Lexile® Level
AD630L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~O
ATOS® Book Level
3
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
155686
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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