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'Twas an Evening in Bethlehem Hardcover – Picture Book, October 1, 2019

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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'Twas an evening in Bethlehem and all through the day

Many guests were arriving from far, far away...

The inn is full, but when a young, expectant couple arrives on their doorstep, the innkeeper cannot turn them away. Follow this beloved tale through the eyes of the innkeeper's young daughter as she witnesses the glorious surprises of that very first Christmas and rediscover anew the gift of the manger that ultimately points us to the cross.

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About the Author

Jenelle Schmidt grew up in the northern-Midwest. She now resides with her husband and their four adorable children in the wilds of Wisconsin. Jenelle fell in love with reading at a young age during family story-times when her father would read out loud to her and her siblings each night before bed. Her imagination was captured by authors such as Madeleine L'Engle, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lloyd Alexander. It wasn't long before she began making up her own stories and sharing them with her family. To this day she enjoys creating exciting adventure tales filled with poignant themes and compelling characters in the fantasy and sci-fi genres.

As a young child, Sierra could almost always be found with a pencil in hand. What was once a fun way to be imaginative, turned into a passion and desire to create. Now, as a wife and mother of four, being an artist has taken on a whole new meaning. Less time for creating means utilizing time more creatively. Sierra is a mom full time, and enjoys being an artist in her free time. Life is full of busy seasons. Press on and continue doing what you love, especially if it blesses others. 1 Peter 4:10

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stormcave (October 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0988451212
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0988451216
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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Come along with me on an epic adventure. We will face dragons (we might even ride them), we will pilot airships. We will battle villains. We will join a pirate crew. We will wield magical swords against the forces of evil.

And we will be home in time for dinner.

But we will not go home unchanged.

Fantastical adventures ahead! But be warned:

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During the days, I wrangle four small hobbits and help them along on their adventures.

Basically, I'm Gandalf.

But come evenings, when the hobbits are sleeping... I become my alter-ego: PLOT WIZARD (still a wizard, just a different kind)... and adventures await in the pages I scribble upon.

I'm a dreamer, a relentless opener of doors in the hope of someday finding passage to Narnia, and story girl.

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Customers find the book beautifully illustrated and creatively written. They describe the story as a sweet, precious telling of the Christmas story in a "twas the night before Christmas" style.

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Customers enjoy the book's visual quality. They find the story creatively written and beautifully illustrated, with muted and lovely artwork. The poem about the birth of Jesus is nice, in the cadence of "Twas the Night before Christmas".

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Customers enjoy the Christmas story told in a "twas the night before Christmas" style. They find the book a sweet and enjoyable read.

"Such a precious telling of the Christmas story in a ‘‘twas the night before Christmas style! Creatively written and beautifully illustrated...." Read more

"Really sweet read and 2CV approved! (Baby Jesus is shown but none of the people have “faces”.) I love the illustrations 😍..." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022
    Such a precious telling of the Christmas story in a ‘‘twas the night before Christmas style! Creatively written and beautifully illustrated. Well done! I will be reading this to family this year and maybe even at our church Christmas Eve service. Thank you for this beautiful book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
    Really sweet read and 2CV approved! (Baby Jesus is shown but none of the people have “faces”.) I love the illustrations 😍
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
    A very nice poem about the birth of Jesus, in the cadence of 'twas the night before Christmas. 5/5 would recommend.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2020
    Simply and beautifully told, this story is, with muted and lovely artwork. It reminded me of the power of picture books while leaving me with the full glow of Christmas. While I enjoyed the Kindle edition by myself, I'd recommend getting the hardback edition to read to or with someone else.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
    This lovely book is the poetic story of the birth of Jesus. The verses are accompanied by absolutely beautiful illustrations.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019
    The drawings and prose are perfectly matched! Got these as gifts for the grandkids and nieces and nephews. Can't wait to give them their books!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019
    The child of an innkeeper in Bethlehem shows Mary and Joseph to the stable, bringing them some blankets and cleaning out the animals' trough to be used as the manger for the baby. In the middle of the night, the child hears a baby crying and sneaks out to the stable to visit the Christ-child. Angels are singing in the heavens, a bright star shines over the stable, and local shepherds come to worship. The child is proud to be a part of the miracle of Jesus' birth, and keeps the King close in their heart.

    This book was so sweet and lovely that it actually made me cry while I was reading it! So adorable, it really touched my heart. Despite the simplicity of the story, it has deep spiritual undertones that are sure to speak to the reader in a profound way.

    The story is told in poetry, and the phrases flow smoothly with good rhymes. The meter is consistent and the wording is expressive. The story line is simple and sweet, as the innkeeper's child helps Mary and Joseph to get settled in the stable and then visits the baby Messiah.

    The illustrations are very soft and blurry with a watercolor style and muted colors. It almost looks impressionistic, and is very appropriate for the story. The characters faces are blurred in the illustrations, leaving room for the imagination, and giving the impression of years of history, since the people seem far away in time. I don't quite know how to describe the style, but I really like it!
    Each page has a beautiful green and gold border that makes the text and artwork stand out.

    I just loved this sweet Christmas story! And I appreciated the unique idea to retell the Christmas history from the perspective of the innkeeper's child. I don't think I've ever seen a Christmas story quite like this one! It really is a special book.

    Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019
    A fresh take on a fun Christmas poem, 'Twas an Evening in Bethlehem shares about that special evening when Jesus was born through the eyes of a child whose father works in the Inn that had no room for Joseph and the very pregnant Mary.

    The illustrations were lovely and paired nicely with the text. The author did a wonderful job writing and keeping with the rhythm and rhyme of the traditional poem, I especially thought it clever when it came to naming the shepherds who came to visit. I read it out loud to my kids and they loved it. Definitely a treasured story to add to our collection.

    *I received an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
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