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The First Noel by Jan Pienkowski

The First Noel

A Christmas Carousel

Jan Pienkowski

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · October 7, 2004

Part carousel, part shadow box, this elegant, stand-alone Nativity book, designed by a master paper engineer, reflects all the wonder of Christmas and will be treasured for seasons to come.

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Who it’s for
The King James Bible’s Nativity tale unfolds in snowy-white cut-paper scenes against red.
Themes
The Nativity, Christmas story, Annunciation and Magi
Genres
Christian Holiday Stories, Christmas & Advent, Christian Stories

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About this book

Part carousel, part shadow box, this elegant, stand-alone Nativity book, designed by a master paper engineer, reflects all the wonder of Christmas and will be treasured for seasons to come. And the angel said, Behold, thou shalt conceive and bring forth a son, and call his name Jesus. So begins the Nativity tale of The First Noël, the classic text from the King James Bible that has been read at Christmastime for hundreds of years.

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Imagine that age-old story presented in a beautiful novelty book that unfolds to create a traditional carousel, with each spread a snowy-white, cut-paper scene springing out from a background of red. From pop-up artist Jan Pienkowski comes this splendid display of the Christmas story, from the angel's Annunciation to the visit of the Magi — an innovative, eye-catching addition to any holiday table.

Nativity Carousel

The King James Bible’s Nativity tale unfolds in snowy-white cut-paper scenes against red.

Come here for

  • The Nativity tale in King James Bible text, from Annunciation to Magi
  • Snowy-white cut-paper scenes against red backgrounds

Expect

  • A book that unfolds into a traditional carousel
  • Cut-paper scenes that spring out from each spread

Where it sits

Christmas & Advent86%
Christian Holiday Stories68%
Christian Stories31%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Christmas & Advent
  • Christian Holiday Stories
  • Faith & Religion
Authors
Jan Pienkowski
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
October 7, 2004
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
The Nativity · Christmas story · Annunciation and Magi
Reading lane
Christmas & Advent