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Voices of Christmas
By Grimes, Nikki
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-31071-192-6
- Publisher
- Zonderkidz
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2009
Gr 2-5 Grimes presents 14 poems, each preceded by a Bible verse, telling the story of the Nativity through the voices of Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, the innkeeper, Herod, and so on. The poems, mostly unrhymed free verse, use simple language and a rolling rhythm that makes them a pleasure to read aloud. G...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on November 1, 2009
Grimes brings her lyrical style—and a compassionate, human-centered tone—to the Nativity story. Each double-page spread comprises three parts: a character's portrait is vividly rendered; a biblical passage establishes the current segment of the overarching narrative; and a poem offers readers entrance to the story through the eyes...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Grimes brings her lyrical style--and a compassionate, human-centered tone--to the Nativity story. Each double-page spread comprises three part...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
