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Luminous watercolor paintings bring to life the verses of the timeless Christmas carol 'The First Noel.' Certain poor shepherds, this carol confides, were the first to hear news of the world-changing birth in a lowly stable. The beloved story of the birth of Christ is told reverently in 'The First Noel.' The narrative -- from the announcement to the shepherds, to the appearance of the star and the wise men's worship -- is brought to life, verse by verse, by Jody Wheeler's vibrant watercolor paintings. Unlikely to be read without singing aloud, the book also features the sheet music, as well as a brief history of the carol. You will feel as though you are there in the stable, peering at the newborn Christ Child. Ages 4-8.

An activity and sticker book that introduces children to the biblical story of Christmas. This colorful Christmas book is packed with activities that will engage children's imaginations while they learn the biblical story of the Christmas holiday. Activities include coloring pages, mazes, connect-the-dots, stickers, and more. The text covers the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, from the Annunciation to Mary to the birth of Jesus and the visitors who followed the star. The book includes more than 80 stickers to use throughout, and an answer page. Ages 4-7.

A new musical board book with sweet, reverent art. Certain poor shepherds, this carol says, were the first to hear news of the world-changing birth in a lowly stable. The beloved Christmas classic, 'The First Noel,' is sweetly illustrated here by Nathalie Beauvois. Her charming reverent artwork accompanies the lyrics, which tell the story of the events surrounding Jesus' birth -- from the announcement to the shepherds, to the appearance of the star and the wise men's worship. The melody of the song plays when the button is pushed. Children will love reading the words, looking at the illustrations, and hearing the music play. This new sound book will be a Christmastime classic for years to come.