The Christmas Baby - Classic Board Books

Marc Notes: A simple retelling of the Nativity story that celebrates the timeless joy of welcoming a new baby into the world.; Ages 2-5. Publisher Marketing: This beautiful retelling of the Nativity story that celebrates the timeless joy of Christmas and of welcoming a new baby into the world is now available as a Classic Board Book! "Have you heard? A baby is coming! Our baby is here?" When Mary and Joseph's child was born, the good tidings spread from the animals in the manger, to the shepherds in the fields, to the kings in distant lands, and even to the angels in the heavens! Now every time a baby is born, we celebrate and people travel from far and wide to greet the new baby--because every new baby is a small miracle. Filled with lyrical text and lush illustrations, this Classic Board Book is the perfect gift for baby's first Christmas! Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2009 (EAN 9781416978855, Hardcover) School Library Journal 10/01/2009 pg. 77 (EAN 9781416978855, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 10/26/2009 pg. 54 (EAN 9781416978855, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 pg. 117 (EAN 9781416978855, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Bauer, Marion Dane Marion Dane Bauer is the author of many books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor book "On My Honor" and the "New York Times" bestseller "My Mother Is Mine". Her other titles include "A Mama for Owen", " If You Were Born a Kitten", " Grandmother's Song", and "Thank You for Me!" She has retired from the faculty of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults where she was the first Faculty Chair. She lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and can be reached at MarionDaneBauer.com. Contributor Bio:  Cowdrey, Richard Richard Cowdrey is the talented and well-known illustrator of numerous children's books, including Bad Dog, Marley! and Marley Goes to School. He has worked with such distinguished clients as Bantam Books, National Football League, and World Wildlife Federation. Desiring to honor God with his work and with his life, Richard lives in Ohio with his wife and children.