The Birthday of Little Jesus
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In this deeply gentle and beautifully reflective mid-century masterpiece, acclaimed author Sterling North delivers The Birthday of Little Jesus, a tender re-imagining of Christ's early childhood. Moving away from grand theological debates, the narrative crafts an intimate, humanizing portrait of Jesus as a young boy on the cusp of his seventh birthday. Set against the rustic, sun-drenched backdrop of Nazareth, the story follows his daily interactions with his family, his quiet moments of grace, and his profound, innate connection to the natural world and the animals surrounding his home. This exquisite volume serves as an invaluable reference copy for collectors of vintage children's literature, religious illustration, and mid-20th-century print design. The true soul of the book is elevated by the striking, elegant illustrations of renowned artist Valenti Angelo, whose stylized line work and classical formatting evoke the feel of an illuminated manuscript. Complete with its original, well-preserved dust jacket, this scarce 1953 British edition from World Distributors remains a timeless, heartwarming addition to any library of classic family stories.
Author: Sterling North (Illustrated by Valenti Angelo)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In this deeply gentle and beautifully reflective mid-century masterpiece, acclaimed author Sterling North delivers The Birthday of Little Jesus, a tender re-imagining of Christ's early childhood. Moving away from grand theological debates, the narrative crafts an intimate, humanizing portrait of Jesus as a young boy on the cusp of his seventh birthday. Set against the rustic, sun-drenched backdrop of Nazareth, the story follows his daily interactions with his family, his quiet moments of grace, and his profound, innate connection to the natural world and the animals surrounding his home. This exquisite volume serves as an invaluable reference copy for collectors of vintage children's literature, religious illustration, and mid-20th-century print design. The true soul of the book is elevated by the striking, elegant illustrations of renowned artist Valenti Angelo, whose stylized line work and classical formatting evoke the feel of an illuminated manuscript. Complete with its original, well-preserved dust jacket, this scarce 1953 British edition from World Distributors remains a timeless, heartwarming addition to any library of classic family stories.