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Silent Night, Holy Night

Illustrated by Robert Ingpen
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Hardcover
$9.99 US
5.94"W x 7.38"H x 0.32"D   | 6 oz | 80 per carton
On sale Oct 01, 2014 | 32 Pages | 9789888240869
Age 3-5 years | Up to Kindergarten

This classic holiday book brings the lyrics of the traditional Christian Christmas song to life, and makes a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for children of all ages—and the young at heart!

The origin story of a beloved Yuletide hymn

Complete with the song lyrics, this lushly illustrated and beautifully told story explains how the popular Christmas carol “Silent Night, Holy Night” was written and put to music. An embodiment of peace, love, and the spirit of Christmas itself, this picture book is the perfect resource for anyone who has wondered where this heartwarming song originated.

Werner Thuswaldner is a freelance writer and the former head of the cultural editorial office of the Salzburger Nachrichten, a highly respected Austrian newspaper. He has written numerous books and stage and radio plays. View titles by werner thuswaldner
Robert Ingpen was born in Geelong, Australia. He began studying illustration and design at the Royal Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT University). Since 1970 he has written and illustrated well over one hundred books, and in1986 he was awarded the highest honor in the children's book world, the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, for his long term contribution to international children's literature. His books for minedition include The Dreamkeeper, If You Wish, and The Ugly Duckling. View titles by Robert Ingpen

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This classic holiday book brings the lyrics of the traditional Christian Christmas song to life, and makes a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for children of all ages—and the young at heart!

The origin story of a beloved Yuletide hymn

Complete with the song lyrics, this lushly illustrated and beautifully told story explains how the popular Christmas carol “Silent Night, Holy Night” was written and put to music. An embodiment of peace, love, and the spirit of Christmas itself, this picture book is the perfect resource for anyone who has wondered where this heartwarming song originated.

Author

Werner Thuswaldner is a freelance writer and the former head of the cultural editorial office of the Salzburger Nachrichten, a highly respected Austrian newspaper. He has written numerous books and stage and radio plays. View titles by werner thuswaldner
Robert Ingpen was born in Geelong, Australia. He began studying illustration and design at the Royal Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT University). Since 1970 he has written and illustrated well over one hundred books, and in1986 he was awarded the highest honor in the children's book world, the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, for his long term contribution to international children's literature. His books for minedition include The Dreamkeeper, If You Wish, and The Ugly Duckling. View titles by Robert Ingpen