By Dawn Casey (author) , Katie Hickey (illustrator)
"The story of the nativity, retold by the animals that witnessed that first Christmas Eve"
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Appealing to all, this timeless retelling of the nativity story focuses on the role the animals, the trees, the stones and chalk and clay, and the stars and the moon all played in the story of the baby born in a stable because there was no room in the inn.
The simple text and atmospheric illustrations perfectly the mood of a wintery night during which something very special happened.
Once upon a silent night,
A star shone bright.
It is midnight on Christmas Eve, and a child is about to be born in a stable. How can the creatures help?
First, the cow offers up his manger, and the donkey gives his hay. The doves will sing the babe to sleep, the trees will watch over him, and the moon will fill his dreams with silver light. It's a moment of magic, as a little child enters the world and brings with him the most precious gift of all: love.
A beautiful and timeless retelling of the nativity story, with a lyrical rhyming text and luminous illustrations, this book is the perfect Christmas gift.
Dawn Casey' s work is inspired by her deep love of nature, her respect for the tales of old, and her delight in the wonder of the world. Her collection The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales won the Gold Nautilus Award for books that 'support conscious living, green values, spiritual growth and positive social change.' Dawn lives with her family, on the South Downs of Sussex.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Once Upon A Silent Night and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Once Upon A Silent Night features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Festive Fiction, World Religions, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Bedtime Stories for Children, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Bible Stories, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month
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Once Upon A Silent Night was written by Dawn Casey and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Once Upon A Silent Night has 32 pages
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