The Story of the Three Wise Kings
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
The Story of the Three Wise Kings
By (Author) Tomie dePaola
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster
1st November 2020
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
232.923
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 216mm, Height 279mm, Spine 10mm
433g
Description
Tomie dePaolas beloved 1983 classic returns to print just in time for the holiday season!
Three wise men of the East, having seen a new star symbolizing the birth of a great king, follow the star to Bethlehem where they present gifts to the newborn Jesus. This beautiful rendition of the well-known tale is sure to delight young readers.
Reviews
"DePaola distills the Nativity story of the Three Wise Men in this gorgeous book first published in 1983, the sumptuous acrylic paintings glowing with blues, greens, and pinks." -Horn Book Magazine
Author Bio
Tomie dePaola (19342020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the childrens classic,Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Childrens Literature Legacy Award for significant and lasting contribution to childrens literature. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
