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Macmillan Children's Book

This Is the Stable

Author: Cynthia Cotten; Illustrated by Delana Bettoli

This Is the Stable

This Is the Stable

$11.99

About This Book

A gorgeous, poetic new version of the Nativity story.
Page Count
32
On Sale
09/30/2008
Age Range
4-8

Book Details

A gorgeous, poetic new version of the Nativity story

Wondrous things are happening in this humble little stable. The animals are gathering round. Shepherds and wise men and angels are coming from afar. All of them are flocking to see the Christ child, born this night in Bethlehem.

Illustrated by artist Delana Bettoli in the gorgeous tropical hues of the region and told in lyrical verses perfect for reading aloud, Cynthia Cotten's This Is a Stable is a retelling of the Nativity that will be treasured for many a Christmas to come.

Imprint Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

ISBN

9781466811652

In The News

"With a gentle, perfectly rhyming text, this cumulative tale presents the Nativity story in a beautifully illustrated version just right for younger children.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"This lovely picture book combines beautiful artwork and a seamless, thoughtful ‘The house that Jack' built style to tell the story of the Nativity. The rhyme is sweet but never forced. . . . A gentle, comforting selection.” —School Library Journal

“The pace is just right for participatory read-alouds, and Bettoli's attractively patterned, gem-colored paintings amplify the sense of devotion and joy in scenes of winged angels and stars beaming love and light.” —Booklist

About the Creators

This Is the Stable

This Is the Stable

$11.99