Brian Wildsmith was a huge talent in picture book illustration, and his legacy lives on in books like A Christmas Story. This beautifully illustrated gem is a stunning read. Intricate illustrations and a beautiful colour palette capture the joy of the Christmas story, in all its glory, with a twist.
The story starts with the birth of a little donkey, in a stable in Nazareth. At nine months old, the donkey's mother sets out on a journey to Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph and the story of the Nativity transpires. Missing his parents, he sets off on his own journey to follow them with his companion Rebecca. This alternative view of the Christmas story delivers such a unique perspective to the young reader. It feels wonderfully classic and yet fresh and new.
A new edition with a stunning new cover design will delight readers young and old, old and new. A perfect read for advent and the whole festive period.
'Once, a long time ago, in a town called Nazareth, a little donkey was born.'
As the wonderful events of the Nativity unfold, Brian Wildsmith tells of the journey of a little girl and a donkey to Bethlehem. It is their perspective on the Christmas story that gives the book such an intimate, innocent and child-centred appeal. This classic story from one of our most internationally acclaimed picture-book writers and artists has deservedly become an enduring favourite with children at Christmas time. Now, a stunning new cover design will delight a whole new generation of young Wildsmith fans.
‘The beautiful illustrations ... are evocative in a quite different way and they are equally skilful in bringing the story of the birth of Jesus to life.’ - The Guardian
Author
About Brian Wildsmith
Brian Wildsmith (1930-2016) was a British painter and children's book illustrator known for his vibrant use of color and radiant portrayal of nature. He won the 1962 Kate Greenaway Medal for his alphabet book, ABC.
