Unwrapping
SILENT NIGHT
illustrated by Lara Hawthorne
* Age Range: 4-7
* Grade Level: PS-1
* Hardcover: 32 pages
* Publisher: Lincoln Children's Books
* Pub. Date: October 11, 2018
* Language: English
Praise for the book
"A standout among books to share on Christmas Eve." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"The Christmas Choir series launches with this reverent and accessible adaptation of a favorite carol." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Unveiling the book
Celebrate the real meaning of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book starring the world's most famous carol. This book can be read or sung as the lyrics of the song are the text and the stunning illustrations bring the words to life.
Children will have the opportunity to observe two Middle-Easterner people with dark skin named Joseph and Mary on a long and tiresome trip to Bethlehem. They are chosen by God to have the distinct privilege of giving birth to His son... the Christ child.
They along with the shepherds, the angels and the three wise-men partake in a sacred and holy night, one never seen before or since. The darkness of the night is highlighted and the contrasting settings and characters shine forth against that black backdrop. I love that. Everyone is hushed at what is transpiring and in awe that they are allowed to be a part of this Christmas miracle. The story wraps up with the words: "Sleep in heavenly peace" befitting for the most glorious night that has ever transpired.
At the end of the book the full text is provided and the history of how this beloved carol came to be. "Silent Night" is stunning and would be a perfect addition to your Christmas book collection one you can read again year after year. I highly recommend it.
Storywraps Rating - 5 +++ HUGS!!!!!
Meet the illustrator
Lara Hawthorne is an illustrator based in Bristol, UK. After graduating from Falmouth University in 2013 where she studied illustration, she has had work shortlisted for the Lowry Children’s Book Award and has written and illustrated Herberto, a picture book published in Portugal, Brazil, Slovenia, France and South Korea. Her other books include The King of Christmas, Carol Ann Duffy’s 2016 Christmas poem, published by Picador, and The Night Flower, published by Big Picture Press. As well as focusing on narrative work, Lara also sells a variety of prints, notebooks and cards. Through Betty & Dupree, her prints are distributed to shops throughout the UK and internationally.
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