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On that Christmas Night
On that Christmas Night

On that Christmas Night

By Lois Rock, Illustrated by Alison Jay

JUVENILE NONFICTION

32 Pages, 8.27 x 11.69

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $8.99 (US $8.99) (CA $11.99)

Publication Date: September 2018

ISBN 9780745965093

Rights: US & CA

Lion Hudson LTD (Sep 2018)
Lion Children's Bks

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Overview

Alison Jay's signature style makes this Christmas storybook unforgettable

Alison Jay has illustrated many books for children, and her beautiful paintings are instantly recognisable. In On That Christmas Night, see the story of the birth of Jesus interpreted in her own unique style, using vignettes, borders and full page art to accompany a sincere retelling of the Nativity. There are many intriguing people, animals and landscapes to look at along the way, bursting with new details to find with a young child, as you share the story of that special night.

Reviews

"[A] fresh and compelling retelling . . . which nonetheless stays respectfully true to the events as described in the Bible." —Publishers Weekly

Author Biography

Lois Rock has established an international reputation as a children's writer. Specializing in Bible stories, prayer books, and information books, her books have been translated into over 30 languages with sales approaching 4 million copies. She draws on her experience as a mother of three, and as a leader of church children's groups.Alison Jay graduated with a first-class degree in illustration from the London College of Printing. She worked in animation before moving on to children's illustration. She is well known for her beautiful children's books illustrations and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway prize four times. She won the Transworld Children's Book Award in the AOI Images Best of British illustration. Alison works in alkyd paint, which is a quick drying oil paint. Sometimes, she coats the illustration with layers of varnish to give the illustrations an aged crackled effect.