Synopsis

From two extraordinary talents, a beautifully crafted picture book for the Christmas season.

The three wise men, or the three kings, are familiar figures in the Christmas tradition. Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park has taken the brief biblical references to the three as the starting point for a new story.

In it we meet a boy who is learning his father's trade; a man who gathers resin from certain trees; a merchant in the marketplace; and three strangers in brightly colored robes who are shopping for a gift for a baby.

Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline with exquisite paintings, this simple, moving tale of ordinary people involved in an extraordinary event brings new resonance to the well-known gift list of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 11/15/2011
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.60h x 9.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780547201955
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2011
Publishers Weekly 09/26/2011
School Library Journal 10/01/2011 pg. 96
Booklist 10/15/2011 pg. 55
New York Times Book Review 12/04/2011 pg. 31
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2012 - Book Of Special Distinction
New York Times Book Review 12/11/2011 pg. 42
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 40 - Recommended, Satisfactory