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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Lee Bennett Hopkins , Helen CannPublisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Imprint: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Edition: Reprint Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.159kg ISBN: 9780802855329ISBN 10: 0802855326 Pages: 34 Publication Date: 06 August 2019 Recommended Age: From 5 to 6 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"Kirkus Reviews (STARRED review) ""A lovely collection for those who wish to emphasize the Christian nature of the holiday, worth savoring slowly during the Christmas season."" Booklist ""A luminous addition to poetry collections."" The Horn Book ""The poems convey both the majesty and intimacy of that night [when Christ was born]. Decorative mixed-media illustrations highlight each animal on its own double-page spread."" The Storytellers ""This charming collection represents the majesty and wonder of a special night celebrated by Christians throughout the world."" Children's Illustration ""Helen Cann's lovingly detailed artworks (watercolor and mixed media) add to the warm traditional feel of the collection, and create, with the sound of the poems, a book to carefully relish."" School Library Journal ""Warm and satisfying, this is a top choice for holiday gift-giving or sharing in a classroom, church, or library."" Midwest Book Review ""Captivating color illustrations of each animal complement the humble poems. . . . Highly recommended.""" Kirkus Reviews (STARRED review) A lovely collection for those who wish to emphasize the Christian nature of the holiday, worth savoring slowly during the Christmas season. Booklist A luminous addition to poetry collections. The Horn Book The poems convey both the majesty and intimacy of that night [when Christ was born]. Decorative mixed-media illustrations highlight each animal on its own double-page spread. The Storytellers This charming collection represents the majesty and wonder of a special night celebrated by Christians throughout the world. Children's Illustration Helen Cann's lovingly detailed artworks (watercolor and mixed media) add to the warm traditional feel of the collection, and create, with the sound of the poems, a book to carefully relish. School Library Journal Warm and satisfying, this is a top choice for holiday gift-giving or sharing in a classroom, church, or library. Midwest Book Review Captivating color illustrations of each animal complement the humble poems. . . . Highly recommended. Author InformationLee Bennett Hopkins (1938-2019) was an acclaimed children's poet and anthologist. His books include I Remember (Lee & Low), America at War (Simon & Schuster), Manger, and Night Wishes (both Eerdmans). In 2011, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized Lee as the world's most prolific anthologist of poetry for children-with over 100 titles to his name. He also founded the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award and the ILA/Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award to recognize excellent writing for children. Until his death in 2019, Lee lived in Cape Coral, Florida, where he wrote many poems about animals-including Duke, his old cocker spaniel. Visit his website at leebennetthopkins.com. Helen Cann is an illustrator, painter, and mapmaker based in England. She has illustrated more than twenty books, including For Every Little Thing (Eerdmans), Manger (Eerdmans), and How to Make Hand-Drawn Maps (Chronicle). Her work has appeared in exhibitions around the world and has been commissioned as props for film and television. Follow Helen on Instagram @helencannart or visit her website at helencann.co.uk. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |