'Once, a long time ago, in a town called Nazareth, a little donkey was born.'As the wonderful events of the Nativity unfold, Brian Wildsmith tells of the journey of a little girl and a donkey to Bethlehem. It is their perspective on the Christmas story that gives the book such an intimate, innocent, and child-centred appeal. This classic story from one of our most internationally acclaimed picture-book writers and artists has deservedly become an enduring favourite with children at Christmas time. Now presented as a beautiful gift edition which includes a nativity scene to make and display in your home during the festive season.

Author Biography

Brian Wildsmith was born in 1930. Gifted in music and art, he won a scholarship to the Slade School of Fine Art. After National Service teaching at the Royal Military School of Music, Brian decided to devote his time to painting. He was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1962 for iBrian Wildsmith's ABCr and has written and illustrated more than eighty books for children. The Wildsmith Museum in Japan was opened in 1994 to showcase his paintings. Deservedly, Brian has a worldwide reputation as one of the greatest living children's illustrators. Brian is married and lives in the South of France. He has four grown-up children.