{"product_id":"the-first-christmas-night-board-book","title":"The First Christmas Night - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKeith Christopher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristine Kornacki\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the events of Jesus's birth on that first Christmas night with this stunning board book written in the beloved style of \"\u003ci\u003e'Twas the Night Before Christmas.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"'Twas the very first Christmas when all through the town, not a creature was stirring--there was not a sound.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus celebrates that fateful night in Bethlehem so long ago. The story begins with Mary and Joseph's arrival in Bethlehem and continues through Christ's birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the wise men's visit. Simple, elegant verses are brought to life with lush oil paintings, creating an enchanting reading experience for little ones and their families. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeith Christopher \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning composer, arranger, lyricist, and author, and his musical talent is evident in the lyrical verses of \u003ci\u003eThe First Christmas Night\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to writing and producing music, Keith is on the music faculty at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he teaches music theory and composition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At a very early age, \u003cb\u003eChristine Kornacki \u003c\/b\u003edeveloped a love for painting and bringing stories to life. After receiving a BFA in illustration from the University of Hartford, her dreams of illustrating children's books began to take shape, including illustrating the best-selling book \u003ci\u003eThe Sparkle Box\u003c\/i\u003e. She spends her days painting in her studio, which adjoins a charming café in New Haven, Connecticut.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Christmas Night\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764448657696,"sku":"9781546003632","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e613d009ee01986a34a3ae428b460482.webp?v=1780248588","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-first-christmas-night-board-book","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}