Chat with Vera: B Is For Bethlehem: A Christmas Alphabet by Isabel Wilner & illustrated by Elisa Kleven [Review & Giveaway]

Thursday, November 12, 2015

B Is For Bethlehem: A Christmas Alphabet by Isabel Wilner & illustrated by Elisa Kleven [Review & Giveaway]

ISBN: 9780824956745
Hardcover $16.99

About the book: B is for Bethlehem by Isabel Wilner, follows the letters of the alphabet to tell the story of the Nativity to young readers. The rich illustrations will depict the events, people, and places associated with the birth of Jesus.

My thoughts: Originally published in 1995, this is a 25-year anniversary edition. This is an absolutely beautiful book. The detail and rich colors are just a joy to see. The art is whimsical and yet reminiscent of Russian or Ukrainian folk art.

The classification of this book is Children's Poetry, Christmas Poetry, Christmas, Nativity and that it truly is. This is a reverent poetic portrayal of events and personages surrounding the birth of the Savior. The little couplets tell the sweet and rich story as no other alphabet book I've seen to-date.

I am delighted that they have published this 25-year Anniversary edition. Don't miss this one!

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DISCLOSURE: I was provided a copy by the publisher to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and I was not compensated. The publisher is providing a copy as a giveaway for one of my readers.

7 comments:

UnknownNovember 13, 2015 at 12:42 AM
my children would love My Big Book of Prayers and The Berenstain Bears' Sleepy Time Book
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Sandra WattsNovember 13, 2015 at 2:32 PM
I like the My Big Book of Prayers and the The Berenstain Bears' Sleepy Time Book.
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NikkiNicoleNovember 14, 2015 at 1:48 AM
The first Christmas night & The view at the zoo.But really my kids just love books so any would be a huge blessing
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UnknownNovember 18, 2015 at 8:00 PM
The "Grandma Loves You" book to read to the grandchildren. Also they would like "A Love Letter from God". My grands love to be read to at bed time and I know they would enjoy these books. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Tina at Mommynificent.comNovember 19, 2015 at 7:55 AM
What a gorgeous book! Thanks so much for linking this up at Booknificent Thursday this week!
Tina
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Shakeia RieuxNovember 25, 2015 at 4:33 AM
I Thank God for this Day & The First Christmas Night are the books I would like for my nieces
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