Follows the story of the Nativity from the appearance of the Angel, to the shepherds who came from the fields, to the three wise men who followed the star to pay respects to the newborn king.

"A young girl named Mary is going to have a very special baby. When he is born, God's angels tell everyone the good news. But the king is not happy at all. What will happen to baby Jesus?" --Page [4] of cover.

"Based on new historical evidence, 'The Wise Men Who Found Christmas' is the miraculous, untold tale of three seekers who followed a star and found themselves in the middle of the greatest story ever told."--

Invites readers to see, hear, and feel the events of the Nativity, from the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem to the arrival of the Three Wise Men.

The text from the King James Bible will be very familiar to many readers, but Rylant's artwork makes the story fresh and offers a unique new visual perspective.

Young readers will learn that Christmas has been celebrated for two thousand years all over the world.

Perfect for curious little ones, this book tells the story of Christmas in bite-sized pieces. Short sentences and colorful illustrations guide children through that famous night--from Mary and Joseph's journey all the way to the eventual arrival of the wise men--while each page highlights a new word found in the biblical account--such as star, manger, and angel. Whether you use this book to encourage language development or to introduce the story...

"The life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is sure to touch the heart of every child. These beautifully written and illustrated episodes draw on the Bible, Church tradition, and pious legend to present the woman chosen by God to bring the Savior into the world. In sharing events from Mary's birth to her crowning as the Queen of Heaven, these fifteen stories will inspire a lifelong devotion to her son and invite them to say 'Yes' to the presence of Jesus...