{"product_id":"the-birds-of-bethlehem-a-nativity-story-9798217112166","title":"The Birds of Bethlehem: A Nativity Story","description":"A perfect first Christmas book \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis inventive and fresh Nativity story is told from a bird's-eye view. On the morning of the first Christmas, the birds of Bethlehem gather in the fields--not only to eat but to share the exciting news. People from all over have descended on Bethlehem and an angel has appeared in the night sky. Something extraordinary is coming! The birds agree that they must find this wondrous thing, and off they fly to the stable where a child has been born. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn simple language and dazzling pictures, beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola shares the awe and anticipation of the first Christmas. His cast of brightly colored, curious birds will appeal to young children, making this a perfect introduction to the story of Christmas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tomie dePaola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.90h x 7.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217112166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Baby-Preschool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomie dePaola is the acclaimed author and\/or illustrator of more than 200 books for children. He has received the Children's Literature Legacy Award, a Newbery Honor for \u003ci\u003e26 Fairmount Avenue\u003c\/i\u003e and a Caldecott Honor for \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e. He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal (from the Catholic Library Association), and was designated a \"living treasure\" by the state of New Hampshire. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Tomie dePaola \/ Board Book \/ English","offer_id":47712186892445,"sku":"9798217112166","price":21.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a0e80fe5-3c03-46f5-8d81-2511207f8268.jpg?v=1773171977","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-birds-of-bethlehem-a-nativity-story-9798217112166","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}