Relive the magic of a children's nativity performance. This is where Christmas begins! The unfolding events of a children's nativity play - with all the familiar props, trappings and disasters - provide the plot of this endearing narrative poem. Written with insight and humour this will appeal to children and adults alike. The fun-filled illustrations capture the excitement experienced by all those involved in staging a nativity play. They include children from a range of ethnic backgrounds.

 

There are 23 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 2001 by Lion Hudson Plc .

Julie Park is a popular children's book artist. She has illustrated picture books, reading schemes and reference books, including the best-selling My First Oxford Dictionary. She lives in Henley with her family. She has one young child. Clare Bevan is a former primary school teacher who is now a full-time writer. She has worked with young children with special educational needs.