Synopsis At Christmastime, six-year-old Angela takes the baby Jesus from the cold church manger to her warm house in Limerick, Ireland. Based on a childhood story told by the author's mother.
Wildly popular author Frank McCourt’s first children’s book features Angela, from the bestselling ANGELA’S ASHES. The six-year-old is concerned about how cold the Baby Jesus must be, up on his alter perch in St. Joseph’s Church. She wonders if there might be someway she can keep him warm. With earthy illustrations by Raul Colon.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2007-11-06 | | Illustrator: | Raul Colon |
| Size | | Length: | 29 pages | | Height: | 11.3 in | | Width: | 9.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 30.4 oz |
Publisher's Note An inspirational tale complemented by illustrations by an award-winning artist traces the story of six-year-old Angela, who worries for the uncovered baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph's Church during the cold and damp month of December in Limerick. 300,000 first printing.
Industry Reviews "Memorable picture-book texts often emerge when two stories entwine. In ANGELA the story of Pat winds around the story of the liberation of the baby Jesus, giving it strength and universality." (12/16/2007)
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