The First Christmas (mini) - Hardcover

Pienkowski, Jan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0141500972 ISBN 13: 9780141500973

Publisher: Puffin, 2009

Synopsis

A beautiful rendition of the story of the First Christmas by Jan Pienkowski.

Stunning silhouettes by Jan Pienkowski, the master of dramatic design, bring to life the story of the very first Christmas. With words from the King James bible, this is a truly classic and beautiful book to be treasured. This beautiful mini-hardback gift edition of a classic Christmas book makes the perfect gift and keepsake for any child at Christmas.

Jan Pienkowski is a celebrated illustrator of children's books including the Meg and Mog series of picture books written by Helen Nicoll. He has won the Greenaway Medal twice for his illustration of Joan Aiken's The Kingdom Under the Seaand for Haunted House. Jan Lives in London.

About this title

About the Author:

Jan Pienkowski was born in Warsaw in 1936. After creating his first book at the age of eight, Jan went on to excel in his chosen field of design, working in such diverse areas as television, theatre and greetings cards. Published in 1968, A Necklace of Raindrops was the first of several wonderful collaborations between Jan and Joan Aiken - and it was also the very first book Jan illustrated. For over forty years, he has also worked on the Meg and Mog books. He has since twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration, and has created many instantly recognizable classics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0141500972
• ISBN 13: 9780141500973
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32