Interest age: 6-11
Reading age: 6+

The First Noel: A Christmas Pop-Up

Author: Jan Pienkowski

Publisher: Walker Books

From the moment that Mary conceives Jesus to his birth in a humble stable, the Nativity is depicted simply and with great beauty in this five double-page spread pop-up book, made in red and white and with lovely and delicate paper cuts depicting the holy family, the Angel of the Lord, the shepherds and the wise men.

A delightful gift book for children learning about the Nativity.

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