Long Ago, On a Silent Night
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
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 receipient 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 recepient 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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Berry and Won nimbly interweave a modern infant's familial reception with the story of Christ's birth. In consistent end rhyme, text draws on the legendary tale, each phrase ending with an italicized nod to the modern child ("Long ago, and far away/ A baby was born on Christmas Day.../ This wonder was seen by a lucky few./ I see a miracle in you"). Images layer and juxtapose the two stories: in one spread, desert-crossing travelers and camels look out at a guiding star from the left; at right, a skyline represents the modern family's city home. Won's dewy illustrations evoke the nostalgic feel of a CGI-animated holiday short film as characters in a range of skin tones move through celestial swirls, the modern family celebrates Christmas amid twinkle lights and decor, and animals celebrate the Christ child. A story of welcome, brimming with joy. Ages up to 3. (Sept.)
