'Twas the Evening of Christmas
'Twas the Evening of Christmas
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'Twas the Evening of Christmas

Written by Glenys Nellist
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
15
Words per page
~580L
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Oct 3, 2017
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Create a new family Advent tradition with a Christmas rhyming storybook that echoes familiar language and rhythm of Clement Moore’s poetry but focuses on the birth of Jesus. With classic illustrations by Elena Selivanova, bestselling author Glenys Nellist shares the heartwarming nativity story.More than 50,000 copies sold! ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas was named a 2018 ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist.Gather with your family each Advent season to share the beautiful retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth. This picture book features: The nativity story with delightful poetry for children ages 4 to 8A festive jacketed cover with foil and sculpted embossingCalming illustrations from different perspectives to help fully immerse readers in the unfolding events’Twas the evening of Christmas, when all through the town, Every inn was so crowded, no room could be found.Tired Mary and Joseph, who went door to door, At last found a place on a small stable floor.”Nellist presents a nativity story that balances a lighthearted, anticipatory tone with an overarching reverence for the subject matter,” said Publishers Weekly. ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas is a recommended Advent gift that will be cherished for many years.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780310745532
    Publication Date
    October 3, 2017
    Publisher
    Zonderkidz
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    15
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~580L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    199464
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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