The Christmas Story - by Robert Sabuda (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The wonder and awe-inspiring story of the birth of Jesus is brought to life by master pop-up artist Robert Sabuda in six gorgeously imagined pop-up paper sculptures.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Hope and joy radiate from the pages of Robert Sabuda's new pop-up book celebrating the Nativity.</b> <p/>Long ago in the town of Bethlehem, on a bright and starry night, a baby was born, a child who was called the son of God. Announced by an angel, born in a humble manger, laid in a bed of straw, visited by shepherds and wise men--the age-old, awe-inspiring story of the birth of Jesus is lovingly brought to life by master pop-up artist Robert Sabuda in six gorgeously imagined scenes, culminating in a 3-D manger sheltering humans and beasts, guarded by an angel above. Glinting with touches of gold and pearlescent foil, <i>The Christmas Story </i>is a visual feast, a holiday treasure to be shared with the whole family.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The renowned paper engineer offers a retelling of the Nativity story...Each scene is accompanied by a paragraph of well-written summary that's carefully integrated into the backgrounds, making the text a natural partner to the exquisite art. This memorable interpretation will appeal to collectors of pop-up books and Christmas stories and to Christian families who would like a special version of the Nativity story to share on Christmas Eve.<br>--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) <p/>As in 2011's <i>Chanukah Lights</i>, the elaborate pop-ups that Sabuda crafts in this striking pop-up retelling of the Nativity story are constructed almost entirely from plain white paper, save for a few gold accents...the resulting structures have a stark power.<br>--Publishers Weekly <p/>Sabuda is no stranger to holiday pop-up books...The paper engineering is, as always, impressive.<br>--Horn Book <p/>The detail and fullness of each scene brings the Nativity to life in this book that is sure to become a family holiday treasure in homes around the world.<br>--My Storytime Corner (blog) <p/>His visionary take on the Nativity is destined to become a Christmas staple.<br>--BookPage<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Robert Sabuda</b> is internationally acclaimed for his stunning pop-up books, including <i>America the Beautiful </i>and <i>The 12 Days of Christmas. </i>He is also the illustrator of <i>Chanukah Lights</i> by Michael J. Rosen. Robert Sabuda lives in New York City.
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