The Legend of St. Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving

by Dandi Daley Mackall, Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)

Overview

Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ.

This captivating picture book about thefaith—based origin of St. Nicholas is illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey and written by Dandi Daley Mackall.

The Legend of St. Nicholas:

• Is perfect for readers 4—8 who are curious about the origin of St. Nicholas or Santa Claus
• Celebrates the holiday season and teaches little ones about thejoy of giving to others and helping those in need
• Shows how countries celebrate Christmas traditions across the world
• Is a faith—based look at the Christmas holiday and giving or receiving gifts

With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story, The Legend of St. Nicholas is a great family read for the Advent and Christmas season.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310731153
Publisher:	Zonderkidz
Publication date:	09/23/2014
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD640L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Dandi Daley Mackall loves God, children, words, and animals. Her nearly 500 books for children and grown—ups have sold more than four million copies worldwide. She won the ECPA Christian Book Award for Best Children’s Book 2015 and multiple Mom’s Choice Awards, as well as ALA Best Book, NY Public Library Top Pick, Children’s Book Council Award of Excellence, and the Helen Keating Ott Award for Contributions to Children’s Literature. Her novel My Boyfriends’ Dogs is now a Hallmark Movie. Dandi writes from rural Ohio, where she lives with her family, including horses, dogs, cats, and an occasional squirrel, deer, or raccoon.

Richard Cowdrey's favorite things to draw and paint are the things that reflect the awesomeness of God and his creation. From vast landscapes to the littlest bug on a leaf, Richard marvels at the beauty in the details. Richard's bestselling children's books include Fiona the Hippo, Legend of the Candy Cane, Bad Dog, Marley and A Very Marley Christmas.