Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #189033 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 26 pages

Synopsis
A beautifully illustrated Christmas story from one of the world's most loved writers. In 'Angela and the Baby Jesus', McCourt revisits his mother's childhood. Set in Limerick at the turn of the century, 'Angela and the Baby Jesus' is the story of the Christmas when Angela was six and concerned about the baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph's Church near School House Lane where her family lived. The story is written in the voice in which Frank McCourt's told his internationally bestselling and award winning 'Angela's Ashes'. The story is illustrated by Loren Long. Like Dylan Thomas' 'A Child's Christmas in Wales', it is for readers of all ages.

Customer Reviews

A Delightful Christmas Tale from Frank McCourt
Once more Frank McCourt has delved into his youth - or rather, his mother's - to write a terse, engaging Christmas saga which will remind readers of his Pulitzer Prize-winning "Angela's Ashes". Young Angela Sheehan is six years old, and wonders about the baby Jesus in his crib. This is yet another heart-felt, memorable tale from Frank McCourt that is replete with his crisp, lyrical prose. While I won't predict whether this will be a perennial favorite at Christmas, it should be a most delightful saga enjoyed by everyone this Christmas. The children's edition of "Angela and the Baby Jesus" features excellent art from illustrator Raul Colon; the adult edition features superbly executed illustrations from illustrator Loren Long. Without question, this wee book promises to be a favorite of McCourties (diehard fans of Frank McCourt) and of others interested in the McCourt family saga (Editorial Note: Reposted from Amazon's USA website.).

The children loved it
I bought this book just before Christmas,and days later had the pleasure of reading it to a class of seven-year-olds. They were fascinated and delighted by the story,as was I.They particularly loved the little boy telling his mother that Angela had the baby Jesus upstairs in the bedroom! And the picture of the little Jesus flying over the wall had the whole class roaring....The end is moving and satisfying. I have a collection of favourite Christmas books for infant classes and this is a very welcome addition. Angela will live on for many more Christmases,thank you Mr. McCourt.