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The Christmas Story
Hardback
Main Details
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The Christmas Story
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jane Werner Watson
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Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin
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| Series | Little Golden Book |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:24 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 205,Width 168 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780307989130
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| Illustrations |
FULL COLOR
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Random House USA Inc
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| Imprint |
Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.
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| Publication Date |
1 August 2000 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Share the true meaning of Christmas with your children this holiday season. This simple but poetic text brings to life the story of Jesus' birth in a stable in Bethlehem. First published in 1952, this Little Golden Book adaption of the Christmas story was illustrated by beloved artist Eloise Wilkin. This classic picture book retelling of the Christmas story is a perfect gift for the holidays.
Author Biography
JANE WERNER WATSON(1915-2004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children's illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles includeThe Fuzzy Duckling(illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen),Animal Friends(illustrated by Garth Williams), andMy Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature(all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin). ELOISE WILKIN(1904-1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career, includingThe Christmas Story, Wonders of Nature, Baby Listens,andWe Help Mommy.Famous for her beautifully detailed paintings of the natural world and of cherubic children, she helped make Golden Books an icon. Her Golden BooksPrayers for ChildrenandMy Little Golden Book About Godhave never been out of print.
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