Adapted from the King James Bible

Christmas is Here Adapted from the King James Bible

Publisher Marketing: And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Audiences from religious and secular worlds alike are familiar with the comforting words from the second chapter of Luke in the King James Bible, most memorably featured in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Just as Linus reminded his community of the real meaning of Christmas, this touching tribute to an ancient text reminds us to focus on family and our fellow man instead of on gifts and indulgences. Accompanying the timeless, reassuring text is sweet, nostalgic artwork from acclaimed illustrator Lauren Castillo that embraces today's ever-changing definition of family. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2010 (EAN 9781442408227, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 10/01/2010 pg. 70 (EAN 9781442408227, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Publishers Weekly 10/18/2010 (EAN 9781442408227, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2010 pg. 61 (EAN 9781442408227, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 122 (EAN 9781442408227, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2011 pg. 9 (EAN 9781442408227, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  King James Bible, Adapted From the Lauren Castillo is the illustrator of several wonderful picture books including What Happens on Wednesdays by Emily Jenkins and That's Papa's Way by Kate Banks. Her books have received starred reviews from School Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus and Booklist. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. Contributor Bio:  Castillo, Lauren Lauren Castillo has illustrated many picture books and has also written and illustrated several, including "The Troublemaker" and "Nana in the City". She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and you can also find her at www.laurencastillo.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter @studiocastillo.