'Twas the Evening of Christmas

Description

Celebrate the Christmas season with this beautiful and heartwarming nativity retelling from beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Told in the style of the classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, make this read aloud your new holiday tradition. 'Twasthe Evening of Christmas shares the glorious nativity story of baby Jesus, the King of Kings! Written in both prose and poetry, this beautiful picture book will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere! 'Twasthe Evening of Christmas: Is a wonderful holiday read aloud for children ages 4-8 Shares the powerful message of Jesus and his miraculous birth Features beautiful artwork by celebrated illustrator Elena Selivanova Serves as the perfect gift for the family as you prepare for the Christmas season Presents portions written in the familiar rhyme scheme of Clement C. Moore's'Twasthe Night Before Christmas Makes a great holiday, Christmas, or Advent, gift for readers young and old Is the perfect addition to a Sunday school or children's ministry lesson, classroom setting, or homeschool library Join Glenys and families around the world as you and your family celebrate the arrival of God's son, Jesus. Look for additional inspirational children's picture books from Glenys: 'Twasthe Morning of Easter 'Twasthe Evening of Christmas Snuggle Time series Love Letters from God series

Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of multiple children's books, including the bestselling 'Twas the Evening of Christmas and the popular series Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world. Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David. Learn more at glenysnellist.com.

In a skillfully composed text that mimics the phrasing and cadence of Clement C. Moore's familiar holiday poem, Nellist presents a Nativity story that balances a lighthearted, anticipatory tone with an overarching reverence for the subject matter. 'and thinsp;'Twas the evening of Christmas, when all through the town,/Every inn was so crowded, no room could be found,' she begins, incorporating the animals of the stable, the nearby shepherds, and the visiting Magi into her retelling ('The pigeons were nestled all snug in their beds,/ While visions of breadcrumbs danced 'round in their heads'). Russian illustrator Selivanova's evocative paintings feature soft lines and gentle shifts between sunlight, moonglow, starlight, and shadow--as well as light that seems to emanate from the newborn child. Her gauzy, muted palette and shifting perspectives (in one scene, the shepherds are seen from above, through clusters of angels' wings) fully immerse readers in the unfolding events. Ages 4--8. * Publishers Weekly *