{"product_id":"the-birds-of-bethlehem-a-nativity-story-board-book","title":"The Birds of Bethlehem: A Nativity Story - Board Book","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect first Christmas book \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis inventive and fresh Nativity story is told from a bird's-eye view. On the morning of the first Christmas, the birds of Bethlehem gather in the fields--not only to eat but to share the exciting news. People from all over have descended on Bethlehem and an angel has appeared in the night sky. Something extraordinary is coming! The birds agree that they must find this wondrous thing, and off they fly to the stable where a child has been born. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn simple language and dazzling pictures, beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola shares the awe and anticipation of the first Christmas. His cast of brightly colored, curious birds will appeal to young children, making this a perfect introduction to the story of Christmas.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomie dePaola is the acclaimed author and\/or illustrator of more than 200 books for children. He has received the Children's Literature Legacy Award, a Newbery Honor for \u003ci\u003e26 Fairmount Avenue\u003c\/i\u003e and a Caldecott Honor for \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e. He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal (from the Catholic Library Association), and was designated a \"living treasure\" by the state of New Hampshire. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55152875962659,"sku":"9798217112166","price":16.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8279\/8371\/files\/KzYkXZCTwC9798217112166.webp?v=1779793746","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookbarn.com\/products\/the-birds-of-bethlehem-a-nativity-story-board-book","provider":"Homeschool Book Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}