Overview

""This is the baby, perfect and new, God with a heartbeat from heaven for you."" The very first Christmas comes alive in this irresistible, rhyming picture book. A story so beautifully told, children will be joining in before you've finished the first page. The Stable Where Christmas Began is a refreshing, rhythmic retelling of the Nativity, written and illustrated by Ruth Hearson with the warmth, wit, and charm that young children absolutely love. As the text builds and repeats in a satisfying cumulative rhythm, even the most restless little ones are drawn in. Listening, joining in, and falling in love with the story of Jesus' birth. The greatest story ever told - told perfectly for the very young. Ruth Hearson's heart-warming illustrations are packed with captivating details that young children will return to again and again. The baby in the hay radiates pure joy, while the animals and visitors are full of personality and charm, every page is a delight to explore. A Christmas gift worth giving - and a book worth keeping. Ideal for children aged 2 and up, The Stable Where Christmas Began makes a truly special gift for Christmas, Advent, baptisms, and christenings. A book your family will reach for every year.

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9781915748188

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""Ruth has created a lovely retelling of the Christmas story in a cumulative rhyming style. This will be so much fun to read and to tell!"" -- Bob Hartman, storyteller and children’s book author of The Lion Storyteller Bible and Rhyming Bible * Reviewer * ""Engaging and delightful, this book will captivate young hearts as they discover the true wonder of Christmas. Definitely one for your Advent basket!"" -- Lucy Rycroft, author of Busy Family Devotional and founder of thehopefilledfamily.com * Reviewer * ""The Stable Where Christmas Began is a heart-warming retelling of the Christmas story. It's simple yet effective with engaging illustrations. A perfect introduction for young readers. Absolutely beautiful."" -- Joanna Adeyinka-Burford, CBeebies TV presenter and author of What’s Up * Reviewer *

Author Information

Ruth often describes her job as “drawing baby toes."" Ruth graduated from Birmingham City University in 1996 with a First-Class degree in Visual Communication: Illustration and had such a lovely time she stayed on to do a Master’s degree. In 2018, Ruth was nominated for theKate Greenaway Medal for Illustration. Actively involved with her church, Ruth helps to present a monthly service called “Everybody Sunday,” which creatively presents a biblical theme to an all-age congregation. You’ll find Ruth drawing and drinking tea at home in North Staffordshire, where she lives with her husband, two noisy teenage children and a sleepy cat called Orlando.

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