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A Night of Great Joy

by Mary Engelbreit Publisher: ZONDERVAN

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The Nativity as a Christmas Pageant

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    Mary Engelbreit, New York Times bestselling illustrator

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The Nativity as a Christmas Pageant

A children’s Christmas pageant provides the frame for this retelling of the Nativity. Its scenes include Mary and Joseph’s arrival in Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus in a manger, the star, the angels, and the wise men bringing gifts. The pageant structure connects the familiar Christian holiday story with a children’s performance, while the book’s 28-page board-book format is designed for young readers. The subject and presentation make it a compact seasonal introduction to the Nativity narrative.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children encountering the Nativity story
  • Families seeking a Christian-themed Christmas book to share
  • Readers interested in picture books framed around a children’s pageant

Themes

The NativityChristmas celebrationChildren’s pageantsChristian religious tradition

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Book overview

Mary Engelbreit, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the blockbuster Christmas classic The Night Before Christmas, brings readers a holiday board book that's sure to become a family favorite, with a cover that sparkles with glitter and foil and celebrates the joyful season of Christmas.

A Night of Great Joy tells the story of the nativity through the performance of a children's Christmas pageant. With adorable illustrations and simple storytelling, Engelbreit paints a wonderful picture of the night Jesus was born.

This board book is durable, easily wipes clean, and fits perfectly into the hands of children ages 0 to 4. A Night of Great Joy brings peace to the world and highlights:

  • The arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem on a donkey
  • The three wise men presenting their gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus lying in a manger
  • The birth of Jesus, the star of Bethlehem, the magi riding from Jerusalem on camels, and a chorus of angels

Your entire family will love reading A Night of Great Joy during the holiday season. Engelbreit's brilliant illustrations will create a sweet holiday tradition you'll want to read every Christmas.

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