The First Noel: A Christmas Carousel

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Summary: A UNIQUE RETELLING OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Review: Warsaw born Jan Pienkowski grew up in a family of architects and artists. Fortunately for us, especially the younger readers, he inherited their gifts in good measure.

His latest is a Christmas carousel book illustrating the story of the first Christmas with three dimensional cut-out silhouettes. The cheery book, which measures 5 3/4" by 10", utilizes holiday colors of green, red, and white. The silhouettes are white showcased against a bright shiny red background, and finely edged in gold.

Ties, which enable the book to be secured when opened are sturdy with shoestring ends, and there is a loop for hanging. When hung the carousel measures approximately 9" in diameter.

Youngsters will enjoy having their own telling of the Christmas story, in this unique, eye catching form.

- Gail Cooke


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Summary: Absolutely beautiful book...
Review: I loved this book so much I ordered 15 copies to send to my closest family as my Christmas Card. The book opens to reveal 5 lovely silhouette cutouts of the nativity. It opens so completely so that the front and back cover meet together and tie to form a 5 sided star shaped hanging sculpture. Very beautiful! I highly recommend this book. It would make a great table centerpiece as well as hanging decoration. My children were thrilled with our copy.