The Christ Child

by Maud Petersham (Illustrator), Miska Petersham (Illustrator)

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Passages from the King James edition recounting Christ's nativity and childhood are illustrated to show how Palestine and Egypt may have looked 2000 years ago.

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Even though the book is old, it is written and illustrated by wonderful authors. The book is a classic and should be kept in the collection.

fumc-cdale | Mar 23, 2015 |

The illustrations glow from the page. Exquisite and timeless. (

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2wonderY | Nov 24, 2010 |

7 chapters beautifully written and illustrated. A treasure.

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Petersham, Maud	Illustrator	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Petersham, Miska	Illustrator	main author	all editions	confirmed

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