Christmas Stories for the Very Young (Stories for the Very Young)

By Sally Grindley

Book Overview

The holiday season is coming, and here are six new stories on one eternal theme -- the meaning of Christmas. What was it like, that first night in Bethlehem? What exactly is a miracle, and what does... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0862725704
• ISBN13: 9780862725709
• Release Date: September 1990
• Publisher: Kingfisher Books
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Not Just for the VERY Young

Why is this out of print!? Every child should have a chance to hear these modern but timeless stories and enjoy the festive illustrations. Most of the stories, each written by "top children`s writers," (Angela Bull, Adele Geras, Chris Powling, Mary Rayner, Dyan Sheldon, Martin Waddell) are entertaining and thought-provoking. They feature people (and animals) of color, as well as fantasy. I rather enjoy the Nativity told from a sheep`s point of view. And the one about the king who has everything tells a most appropriate message, especially at this time of year. My sons` favorite is about a dragon who learns about Christmas from a seven-year-old girl and gives up his people-eating ways. We even read this when it is not Christmastime.