Books with title The Spirit of Christmas.

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A Christmas long ago . . .On the first Christmas morning, a sleepy spider awakes to a flurry of activity in the manger below. Coming down from the rafters, she sees the animals preparing the manger for some very special visitors. What can a tiny spider do on such an important day? Find out as she spins and twirls and weaves her way to becoming the one and only Christmas Spider!A special Christmas craft is included so that readers can make their own Christmas message.

This delightful keepsake book tells the gospel story of the nativity simply and faithfully, to evoke all the wonder of Christmas night. Author Sophie Piper is much respected for her charming retellings of Bible stories. In this book her lyrical text combines with soft pastel illustrations by Sophy Williams to produce a book that is full of colour and warmth, and evocative Christmas cheer.

Lovely book helping little ones understand the true meaning of Christmas. With clear and simple text, this sensitive retelling is given particular warmth and depth through endearing illustrations by artist Steve Whitlow. The story begins with Mary learning she is to have a very special baby, and takes the reader through to the birth of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem and the arrival of the Wise Men, with a closing reminder of why we celebrate this important day.