Grimes brings her lyrical style---and a compassionate, human-centered tone---to the Nativity story. Each double-page spread comprises three parts: a character’s portrait is vividly rendered; a biblical passage establishes the current segment of the overarching narrative; and a poem offers readers entrance to the story through the eyes of the spotlighted character, from Gabriel to Mary to Herod to the innkeeper. The monologues are sparely poetic, emphasizing the humanity of each iconic figure: after being told that she will deliver the child of God, Mary is “rooted to this dirt floor, / dizzy with wonder, / pinching my wrist, / waiting to wake / from this dream.” The text is unabashedly spiritual; the book design is sumptuous, with its gold typeface and endpapers; the paintings are dramatically composed, alternately dark and luminous (or sometimes both). Together, they make a familiar story seem newly resonant.
Gabriel ¿paced the halls of heaven¿ as he memorized God¿s message to Mary. He wondered what she would say. The Christmas story unfolds as never before through the voices of those who witnessed the Messiah¿s birth. Listen to Joseph¿s struggle. Rejoice with Elizabeth and Zachariah. Worship with the magi. Hear the fear in Herod¿s voice. Receive the blessing of Simeon and Anna. And, like the shepherds, shout for joy!
Gabriel ¿paced the halls of heaven¿ as he memorized God¿s message to Mary. He wondered what she would say. The Christmas story unfolds as never before through the voices of those who witnessed the Messiah¿s birth. Listen to Joseph¿s struggle. Rejoice with Elizabeth and Zachariah. Worship with the magi. Hear the fear in Herod¿s voice. Receive the blessing of Simeon and Anna. And, like the shepherds, shout for joy!
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940172665370 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Zondervan |
| Publication date: | 01/28/2021 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | Up to 4 Years |
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