# The First Christmas Night - Board Book

by **Keith Christopher** (Author), **Christine Kornacki** (Artist)

**Experience the events of Jesus's birth on that first Christmas night with this stunning board book written in the beloved style of "_'Twas the Night Before Christmas."_**

_"'Twas the very first Christmas when all through the town, not a creature was stirring--there was not a sound."_

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.  

### Author Biography

**Keith Christopher** is an award-winning composer, arranger, lyricist, and author, and his musical talent is evident in the lyrical verses of _The First Christmas Night_. 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.

At a very early age, **Christine Kornacki** developed 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 _The Sparkle Box_. She spends her days painting in her studio, which adjoins a charming café in New Haven, Connecticut.

**Number of Pages:** 24

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 7 x 6.9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 03, 2023

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** First Christmas Night

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

**Reading Level:** 3.5

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 7.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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