Star of Wonder: Christmas Stories and Poems for Children

By: Pat Alexander

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Synopsis: Here is a book for the whole family to enjoy this Christmas and for years to come. Beginning with the Christmas story-in the familiar words of the Bible, then retold for younger readers-this special collection brings together stories and poems from a wide variety of sources to explore the joy, the fun and the mystery at the heart of Christmas. Here are stories of angels, shepherds and wise men, legends, folk tales and customs, stories of Christmas past and of Christmas plays today. Extracts from A Christmas Carol, Little Women and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe rub shoulders with texts from modern picture storybooks. There are tales here from around the world--from sources as far apart as Russia and Finland to America and Australia. Stories from well-known authors sit alongside those from less familiar names, all offering an enjoyable read. An ideal gift, Star of Wonder is a book for the whole family to enjoy reading together, and an unrivalled resource for schools and churches.