My First Story of Christmas

by Tim Dowley, Roger Langton (Illustrator)

Overview

This Christmas book helps young children understand the true meaning of the Christmas season with clear and simple text. The carefully written story is brought to life by the endearing illustrations of artist Roger Langton. My First Story of Christmas is full of delightful and colourful artwork that joyfully depicts the wondrous story of Jesus'; birth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781281543
Publisher:	Candle Books
Publication date:	09/19/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Dr Tim Dowley is a historian and a prolific author and editor of Bible resources for adults and children. He holds a bachelor's degree in History and a doctorate in Church History, both from the University of Manchester, England. He has written a number of children's stories and books on biblical subjects and the history of Christianity, as well as works on music and literature. Tim has traveled extensively, particularly in Israel, Turkey and other biblical lands. He lives in South London with his wife and family.
Roger Langton attended the Leicester College of Art&Design. His illustrations have been used on television and in many children's books. In 2008 he was shortlisted for 'Best Children's Book' at the UKCB awards.

Read an Excerpt

Long time ago, in the time of King Herod of Judea, there was a girl called Mary. She lived in a little village in the hills. One day God sent the angel Gabriel to Mary. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "God is pleased with you. God is going to give you a very special baby," said the angel. "You must call him Jesus!"