by Akemi Rhea (Author), Artie Megibben (Illustrator)
"It was a night before christmas
When all through the town
Every creature was stirring
And shocked at the sound
Of a maid in a stable
Her cries did resound
As she labored by manger
With cattle around
The lowest of places
The savior was born
His mother the object
Of many a scorn"
"A Night Before Christmas" was written just in time for the Christmas season and comes with a timeless message of hope.
Japanese American writer, Akemi Rhea, makes her publishing debut with a Gospel-focused, intergenerational story of the birth of Christ.
This beautiful rendition resonates with a familiar tone and title and is aimed at families for reading together during the holidays.
"A Night Before Christmas" is filled with beautiful illustrations of the Nativity by Artie Megibben,
which pull the audience into the timeless and true story of Christmas. It is the Gospel in poetry form.
This winsome pairing of word and art is a symphony for the soul and is sure to become a family favorite.