A Song in Bethlehem

by Marni McGee, Jason Cockcroft (Illustrator)

ONE CHILL EVENING IN BETHLEHEM, young Naomi hears of an amazing at the inn's stable, there are three men rich as kings, with rubies round their necks and gold on their fingers. Eager, Naomi rushes to catch a glimpse. But by the time she arrives, the men are gone.Yet Naomi discovers a different a baby boy, with parents kind and wise. And when she receives the gift of a flute from the baby and his family, her life is transformed forever and her world is full of music. It is a night full of wonders. It is the first Christmas. A Song in Bethlehem is a lyrical and stunning tale of the strength of love and compassion, filled with all the magic of Christmas.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens

40 pages, Hardcover

First published September 11, 2007

Reviews

[Lorna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very nice Christmas story.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very nice speculation on a chance encounter between a peasant girl and the Holy Family in Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely addition to the Christmas story. Beautiful illustrations that mix the ethereal and realistic

[Therese Fenzl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story!