M Is for Manger: An ABC Board Book for Toddlers about Christmas and the Nativity
Board book – Picture Book, October 1, 2016
Description
In this Christmas abecedary, Bowman and McKinley use sturdy rhymed couplets, accompanied by Biblical quotes and citations, to retell the nativity story both chronologically and alphabetically. On left-hand pages framed by tidy botanical borders, Keay paints large capital letters and the people or events discussed (Joseph takes a hammer to the letter C on an early page); Bowman’s rhymes and Bible verses appear opposite (“A carpenter named Joseph/ chose Mary for his wife./ The news that Mary told him/ would soon change Joseph’s life”). Concrete, nativity-specific words (inn, manger, wise men) share space with terms (king, ruler, savior) that emphasize Jesus’ role: “Though he was just a baby,/ he was born to be a king ./ Jesus will reign forever,/ and heaven and earth will sing!” Doll-like characterizations and a soft pastel palette bolster this soothing introduction to the story of Jesus’ birth. -- Publishers Weekly Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. M is for Manger By Crystal Bowman, Teri McKinley, Stephanie Rische Tyndale House Publishers Copyright © 2015 Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinleyAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4964-2004-6 CHAPTER 1 A is for Angel An ANGEL said to Mary, "You are the favored one. You're going to have a baby boy, and he will be God's Son." * * * The angel told her, ... "You have found favor with God! You will conceive and give birth to a son." Luke 1:30-31, NLT B is for Believed Mary BELIEVED God's promise, and in her heart she knew God had a special plan for her — the angel's words were true. * * * You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said. Luke 1:45, NLT C is for Carpenter A CARPENTER named Joseph chose Mary for his wife. The news that Mary told him would soon change Joseph's life. * * * [Jesus] is ... the son of the carpenter. And his mother is Mary. Matthew 13:55, ICB D is for Dream While Joseph had a DREAM one night, an angel came to say, "You can take Mary as your wife for everything's okay." * * * While Joseph thought about this, an angel of the Lord came to him in a dream. Matthew 1:20, ICB E is for Elizabeth Mary knew ELIZABETH would soon become a mother. When Mary went to see her, they were happy for each other. * * * [Elizabeth said,] "Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me?" Luke 1:43, NLT F is for Family "It's time to do a census," the Roman ruler said. "Go to where your FAMILY's from — we'll count you there instead." * * * [Joseph] went to the town of Bethlehem in Judea ... because he was from the family of David. Luke 2:4, ICB (Continues...) Excerpted from M is for Manger by Crystal Bowman, Teri McKinley, Stephanie Rische . Copyright © 2015 Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley. Excerpted by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site.
Features & Highlights
- Travel through the alphabet with this beautiful rhyming storybook that tells the story of Jesus’ birth.
- Sneak peek:
- Mary gently wrapped her son,then rested in the shed.She placed the newborn Saviorin a MANGER for his bed.
- As children turn the pages and follow the letters of the alphabet, the events surrounding the birth of Jesus unfold before their eyes.The story is told in chronological order, helping young minds understand how and where Jesus was born. They will learn why Joseph and Mary had to go to Bethlehem and how so many of the events of Jesus’ birth fulfilled prophecies in the Bible.Bible verses are included with every letter so readers will know where the events or prophecies can be found in Scripture.Beautifully illustrated and written, this book will be a classic for parents to read to their children every Christmas season.
