A Night of Great Joy

Mary Engelbreit, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the blockbuster Christmas classic The Night Before Christmas, brings readers a holiday picture book that's sure to become a family favorite, with a cover that sparkles with glitter and foil and celebrates the joyful season of Christmas.

A Night of Great Joy tells the story of the nativity through the performance of a children's Christmas pageant. With adorable illustrations and simple storytelling, Engelbreit paints a wonderful picture of the night Jesus was born.

This gorgeous picture book is for children ages 4 to 8. A Night of Great Joy brings peace to the world and highlights:

• The arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem on a donkey
• The three wise men presenting their gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus lying in a manger
• The birth of Jesus, guiding them with the star of Bethlehem, the magi riding from Jerusalem on camels, and a chorus of angels

Your entire family will love reading A Night of Great Joy during the holiday season. Engelbreit's brilliant illustrations will create a sweet holiday tradition you'll want to read every Christmas.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Published: 10/01/2016
ISBN: 9780310743545
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 10.90w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Booklist 09/15/2016 pg. 57
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 09/26/2016

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 189281 / Night of Great Joy
Reading Level: 3.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5