Over in a Stable

by Suzanne Nelson, Aleksandar Zolotic

On Sale: 2020-10-06

Book Summary

Over in a Stable, written by award-winning author Suzanne Nelson and illustrated by Aleksandar Zolotic, is a beautiful and joyous Christmas read-aloud for you and your little ones that tells the story of the nativity, featuring the memorable counting and cadence of the beloved classic poem “Over in the Meadow.”

About the Book

Over in a Stable, written by award-winning author Suzanne Nelson, is a beautiful and engaging Christmas read-aloud for you and your little ones that tells the story of the nativity, featuring the memorable counting and rhyme of the beloved classic poem “Over in the Meadow.”

Children ages 4 to 8 will enjoy counting aloud from one little drummer boy to ten little children.?Over in a Stable:

  • Features vibrant illustrations from artist Aleksandar Zolotic, showing the animals and people who gathered to celebrate the arrival of baby Jesus on that miraculous night in Bethlehem
  • Has lyrical prose and helps children count numbers
  • Is a great book for use at church or school services, as well as Sunday school
  • Makes a perfect holiday, Advent or Christmas gift

 

With a shiny cover that features glitter accents,?Over the Stable?is a treasured picture book your family will cherish for many years.

Reviews

'Over in a Stable, written by author/storyteller Suzanne Nelson and beautifully illustrated by artist/illustrator by Aleksandar Zolotic is an entertaining and engaging Christmas read-aloud picture book for children ages 4-8 and tells the story of the nativity, featuring the memorable counting and cadence of the beloved classic poem 'Over in the Meadow.' Children will enjoy counting aloud from one little drummer boy to ten little children. With a shiny cover that features glitter accents, Over in a Stable will become a treasured Christmas themed picture book for families to cherish for many years. While unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that Over in a Stable is also readily available in a digital book format.'

'What a wonderful way to tell the Christmas story using this poetic format in a counting game. I really enjoyed reading this story in this new and unique light. Not only will beginning readers fall in love with this picture book, but the way it's written will help them to memorize words faster. I can easily see your little ones begging for this book night after night.'

'This was such a sweet read, a perfect addition to any Christmas reading collection. I loved the flow of the story, as did my daughter. By using a familiar rhyming pattern and counting, you created an engaging book to share the Nativity story with children.'

Product Details

  • Imprint: Zonderkidz
  • On Sale: 2020-10-06
  • Pages: 32
  • Publisher: Zonderkidz
  • Publication Date: 2020-10-06
  • Trim Size: 236.000mm x 283.000mm x 12.000mm
  • Weight: 403.000gr
  • Category 1 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations
  • Category 2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
  • Category 3 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
  • Category 4 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / Bible Stories / New Testament
  • Category 5 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religious / Christian / Inspirational
  • Category 6 : JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations
  • Category 7 : JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
  • Category 8 : EDUCATION / Home Schooling