# Christmas in the Barn: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids - Hardcover

by **Margaret Wise Brown** (Author), **Anna Dewdney** (Illustrator)

From the bestselling author of classics like _Goodnight Moon_ and _The Runaway Bunny_ comes a Christmas story sure to delight generations of new readers, reillustrated in 2016 by the beloved Llama Llama creator, Anna Dewdney.

In this reissued edition by Margaret Wise Brown, _Christmas in the Barn_ tells a childlike interpretation of the Nativity story with all-new full-color illustrations from _New York Times_ bestselling illustrator Anna Dewdney, creator of the Llama Llama series.

"Brown's tender, lyrical account of the Nativity has been reissued...with illustrations that expand the succinct text, giving a quiet sense of grandeur while at the same time making readers feel a part of the events. A lovely book for a new generation of readers," says _School Library Journal_.

### Front Jacket

What child is this who is born here

Where the oxen stomp and peer . . .

When Christmas in the Barn was first published in 1952, it demonstrated all of Margaret Wise Brown's mastery at skillfully fashioning a truly childlike interpretation of the Nativity story. This beautiful full-color edition, with new art by bestselling illustrator Anna Dewdney, will delight generations of new readers.

Margaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child's experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children's literature with such beloved classics as _Goodnight Moon_ and _The Runaway Bunny_. Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include _Nibble Nibble; My World; Where Have You Been?; Christmas in the Barn_; and _Sneakers, the Seaside Cat_.

\--Kirkus Reviews **(starred review)**

### Back Jacket

What child is this who is born here

Where the oxen stomp and peer . . .

When Christmas in the Barn was first published in 1952, it demonstrated all of Margaret Wise Brown's mastery at skillfully fashioning a truly childlike interpretation of the Nativity story. This beautiful full-color edition, with new art by bestselling illustrator Anna Dewdney, will delight generations of new readers.

Margaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child's experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children's literature with such beloved classics as _Goodnight Moon_ and _The Runaway Bunny_. Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include _Nibble Nibble; My World; Where Have You Been?; Christmas in the Barn_; and _Sneakers, the Seaside Cat_.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 9.1 x 11.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 20, 2016

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Christmas in the Barn

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.2

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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