Alena, Marlon, Patrick and their friends are getting ready for the Nativity play. All the angels are putting on their wings. Then the play begins. Simply narrated, and strikingly illustrated with vibrant, natural photographs, the familiar story unfolds showing the wonder of the birth of Jesus. This warm first photographic book combines the spirit of Christmas with the exuberance and spontaneity of the very young, making it a delight for children and parents to enjoy together. The book includes simple and easy-to-follow instructions for making all of the costumes used in the nativity play.

 

There are 24 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 2006 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Debbie MacKinnon is a freelance designer and writer of books for the very young. She has collaborated on many titles with Anthea Sieveking, including the Surprise, Surprise! board books which were highly commended for the Petits Filous Best Toy Award. Debbie lives in Australia. To visit Debbie MacKinnon's website click here Debbie MacKinnon trained as a medical and scientific illustrator at Hornsey College. She has worked as Art Director at Dorling Kindersley and Frances Lincoln. She is currently a freelance designer and writer. Andre Martin is an experienced photographer, who specialises in taking pictures of babies and children. Is Debbie and Andre's first collaboration for Frances Lincoln Away in a Manger is Debbie and Andre's first collaboration for Frances Lincoln.