The First Christmas

By Jan Pieńkowski

Book Overview

Experience the true spirit of Christmas with this rich celebration of the nativity story - newly reissued.

With words from the King James Bible and stunning silhouettes by Jan Pienkowski, the master of dramatic design, the very first Christmas is brought gloriously to life.

A classic and the perfect Christmas gift.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0241791448
• ISBN13: 9780241791448
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

This is a dark take on a joyous event

The author/illustrator is clearly talented and skilled, but puts a dark spin on what is a joyful event. The characters almost look evil, including a rather satanic representation of the angel Gabriel. The text is good, and taken out of the bible, but the illustrations are not matching of the period, and one is disturbing (child being chased down by Herod's soliders on horseback with swords drawn). It is a shame, because this could have been a wonderful book.