Voices of Christmas

By Nikki Grimes

Gabriel “paced the halls of heaven” as he memorized God’s message to Mary. He wondered what she would say. The Christmas story unfolds, as never before, through the voices of those who witnessed the Messiah’s birth. Listen to Joseph’s struggle. Rejoice with Elizabeth and Zachariah. Worship with the magi. Hear the fear in Herod’s voice. Receive the blessing of Simeon and Anna. And, like the shepherds, shout for joy!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Jul 3, 2012
• ISBN: 9780310733379

Nikki Grimes

New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award and the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include ALA Notable book What is Goodbye?, Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade, and Coretta Scott King Author Honor books Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie, Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words with Wings. Creator of the popular Meet Danitra Brown, Ms. Grimes lives in California.

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Reviews for Voices of Christmas

[nadinec.keels · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

What a beautiful storybook. Rather than a play-by-play account of the Nativity, it's a collection of images and voices: brief glimpses into several different people's perspectives. The pages hold golden text and emotional artwork with the quality of sand, shadows, and light.We see Mary's wonder.Joseph's anxiety.Zechariah's contemplation.Elizabeth's blessed dignity.And more.It's an ethereal book made for a thoughtful and joyful kind of story time.