Weaving the Nativity story into an original tale, this evocative Christmas book exudes a heartwarming message about love and peace. A little shepherd girl loves her father greatly, and adores spending time with him on the hillside, tending his flocks. But one night, he is called away and she can't find him. She anxiously searches high and low, eventually finding him at a stable in Bethlehem, where her journey ends with a most glorious discovery. Alan Marks' illustrations - crafted in detailed ink and deep watercolour washes - flow through the pages, taking the story towards its colourful and evocative end.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3-4 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2012 by Lion Hudson Plc .

Alan Marks is widely published and has illustrated many books. He is also a 'Smarties Prize' prize winner. Carey Morning has a background in child development, using the power of story and her keen imagination in her clinical work, as well as to write poetry and stories. Originally from Connecticut, Carey now lives in Edinburgh.