| Advent Storybook: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas Contributor(s): Schneider, Antonie (Author), Dusíková, Maja (Illustrator), Miller, Marisa (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0735819637 ISBN-13: 9780735819634 Publisher: Northsouth Books OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2005 Annotation: Benjamin Bear is so impatient for Christmas. To help the time pass, his mother tells him that every day when he opens a door on his Advent calendar she'll tell him a story--24 stories in all about another little bear and his long, arduous journey to Bethlehem. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Holidays & Celebrations - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: E |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 8.78" W x 11.5" (1.14 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Event - Advent - Holiday - Christmas |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The beloved, bestselling readaloud storybook. Benjamin Bear cannot wait for Christmas to come. To help the time pass more quickly, his mother tells him that every day when he opens a door on his Advent calendar she'll tell him a story about another little bear and his long, arduous journey to Bethlehem.The little bear, led by a glittering star, meets many others on his travels. His adventures, filled with acts of heroism and kindness and many small miracles, show him the path to the Christ Child. A beautiful book that teaches the true spirit of Christmas. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dusikova, Maja: - Maja Dusikova was born in Piestany, Czechoslovakia, and now lives in Florence, Italy. She has illustrated many books for both children and adults, including The Advent Storybook and Silent Night, Holy Night.Dusikovaa, Maja: - Maja Dusikovaa was born in Piestany, Czechoslovakia, and now lives in Florence, Italy. She has illustrated many books for both children and adults, including The Advent Storybook and Silent Night, Holy Night.Schneider, Antonie: - Antonie Schneider was born in Mindelheim, in southern Germany, where she still lives. A former elementary school teacher, she has written numerous other books for NorthSouth Books Inc., including The Dearest Little Mouse in the World; The Birthday Bear; Luke the Lion-hearted; Come Back, Pigeon!; and Good-Bye, Vivi!, Advent Storybook 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas. |