The Nativity

Written by Julie Vivas

Experience the Nativity through Mary's eyes, from angelic news to a miraculous birth.

6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 373 ratings

36 pages· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey with Mary as she receives life-changing news from the Angel Gabriel and embarks on a challenging path to Bethlehem with Joseph. Witness the human side of this divine story, culminating in the miraculous birth of Jesus. What trials and wonders await on this sacred journey?

From the publisher

The biblical story of the Nativity is one about faith, love–and a miracle. With illustrations that are enchanting and unexpected, Julie Vivas reveals the human side to Mary’s story, beautifully imagining the Angel Gabriel delivering the news to her, the exhausting journey with Joseph to Bethlehem, and at last the deliverance of the baby Jesus.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1989)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 36
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~620L

Themes & topics

Books about Christmas Books about Jesus Christ Books about the Nativity Books about Christmas and advent Books about holidays

What readers & critics say

Reviews

6.5

out of 7

6.0

“This is a beautifully rendered version of the story of the nativity, told in Biblical language. I love how much character and personality the illustrations have (angels with torn wings and boots, a Mary that actually looks increasingly pregnant, etc.)”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

6.5

“The illustrations in this book are absolutely beautiful and really add to the perspective of the story! This is such a sweet retelling of the nativity.”

B is for Bookworm

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