The Birds of Bethlehem
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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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Simplistic story told by an unusual narrator of the Christmas miracle.
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The Creative Behind the Book
Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular children’s book authors and illustrators of our time and the winner of the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature,” among other lifetime achievement awards. A Newbery Honor winner, he has written and illustrated a number of books, including Caldecott Honor book Strega Nona and its companions, as well as Oliver Button Is a Sissy; The Legend of Old Befana; The Clown of God; Michael Bird-Boy; Andy, That’s My Name; and Quiet. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in New London, New Hampshire.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780399257803
- Publication Date
- January 1, 2012
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers
- Original Publication Date
- October 30, 2012
- Page Count
- 34
- Word Count
- 277
- 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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