{"product_id":"unto-us-a-child-is-born-a-family-celebration-of-christmas-9781523529827","title":"Unto Us a Child Is Born: A Family Celebration of Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis gorgeously illustrated retelling of the birth of Jesus--including the original Biblical text, insights from history and tradition, reflections on each element of the story, and the words to ten beloved carols--is the perfect keepsake gift book for families to share at Christmas.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom an early age, children are taught the elements of the Christmas story: the angel, the journey, the shepherds, the joy. Now \u003ci\u003eUnto Us a Child Is Born: A Family Celebration of Christmas \u003c\/i\u003eoffers an invitation to explore those elements in more depth, adding fascinating background to the familiar tale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat prophecies foretold the coming of Christ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was Mary's early life like?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy did the baby Jesus sleep in a manger?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere did the Wise Men travel from?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAward-winning author Jennifer Swanson draws on Biblical scholarship and teaching to provide rich context for the Gospel account and fresh insights into the story. The marvelous pictures from artist Diana Renzina evoke both the beauty of classical art and the simplicity and warmth of a traditional style. Direct quotations from the Bible anchor the text, while the words of ten beloved hymns add to the reverent atmosphere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's the perfect book for families to read together as Christmas approaches, and to revisit every year as part of their holiday celebrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't miss the companion title \u003c\/i\u003eStories of the Saints!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Swanson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Workman Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.26h x 7.78w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781523529827\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Swanson\u003c\/b\u003e is fascinated by all of God's creation, which has led her to an award-winning career as the author of more than 45 books, with a specialty in science nonfiction. Her many titles include \u003ci\u003eThe Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide to Inventing the World\u003c\/i\u003e, cowritten with Dylan Thuras; \u003ci\u003eOutdoor School: Rocks, Fossils, and Shells\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named to \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e's Best Nature Book list; books for Lego, National Geographic Kids, and the Big Fat Notebook series; and \u003ci\u003eUp Periscope\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Nonfiction Elementary Best Book of the Year. Jennifer lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and you can find her online at jenniferswansonbooks.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiana Renzina \u003c\/b\u003eis an Latvian artist who is inspired by nature, folklore, Art Nouveau architecture, and many other beautiful things around her home in Riga, Latvia. She has illustrated \u003ci\u003eThe Story of All Stories: A Story Bible for Young Catholics\u003c\/i\u003e and several nonfiction science picture books. Outside of drawing, she enjoys taking photos, being in nature, dancing tango, listening to music, and reading.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jennifer Swanson \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48984980226205,"sku":"9781523529827","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_10ee42e2-50b3-4dd9-8f0a-3e29c02ac012.jpg?v=1791377894","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/unto-us-a-child-is-born-a-family-celebration-of-christmas-9781523529827","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}