The Story of Christmas

A Celebration of the Birth of Jesus

Illustrated by Carly Gledhill
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Share the Biblical tale of Christmas with your little one and celebrate the birth of Jesus together!

Simple and biblically accurate text introduces readers to the most beloved stories of the Bible. The Story of Christmas is the perfect gift for parents and other caretakers to share their love of Christ and his miraculous birth with their young ones year-round.
Carly Gledhill is a children's book illustrator/author living and working in Stockport, U.K. She has worked as a print designer for studios and retailers and completed an MA in children's book illustration. She got her first book deal with Orchard Books, writing and Illustrating Monty and Sylvester: A Tale of Everyday Superheroes (2018). Since then she has worked on her second title for Orchard and illustrated for publishers and clients including Little Tiger Press, Quarto, and Redbird Publishing.

Clients: Orchard Books / Little Tiger Press / Quarto / Mamas & Papas / Hallmark Cards / Paperchase / Usbourne Books / Penguin Random House / Elephant and Bird books / H&M / Paper and Cloth Design Studio.

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@carlygledhill

Carly Gledhill is a children's book illustrator/author living and working in Stockport, U.K. She has worked as a print designer for studios and retailers and completed an MA in children's book illustration. She got her first book deal with Orchard Books, writing and Illustrating Monty and Sylvester: A Tale of Everyday Superheroes (2018). Since then she has worked on her second title for Orchard and illustrated for publishers and clients including Little Tiger Press, Quarto, and Redbird Publishing.

Clients: Orchard Books / Little Tiger Press / Quarto / Mamas & Papas / Hallmark Cards / Paperchase / Usbourne Books / Penguin Random House / Elephant and Bird books / H&M / Paper and Cloth Design Studio.

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"An upbeat tale...reinforced by Gledhill’s friendly, colorful, smiley art....For someone looking for an uncomplicated telling of the Christian Christmas story, this book offers a reliable depiction."—School Library Journal
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Share the Biblical tale of Christmas with your little one and celebrate the birth of Jesus together!

Simple and biblically accurate text introduces readers to the most beloved stories of the Bible. The Story of Christmas is the perfect gift for parents and other caretakers to share their love of Christ and his miraculous birth with their young ones year-round.

Author

Carly Gledhill is a children's book illustrator/author living and working in Stockport, U.K. She has worked as a print designer for studios and retailers and completed an MA in children's book illustration. She got her first book deal with Orchard Books, writing and Illustrating Monty and Sylvester: A Tale of Everyday Superheroes (2018). Since then she has worked on her second title for Orchard and illustrated for publishers and clients including Little Tiger Press, Quarto, and Redbird Publishing.

Clients: Orchard Books / Little Tiger Press / Quarto / Mamas & Papas / Hallmark Cards / Paperchase / Usbourne Books / Penguin Random House / Elephant and Bird books / H&M / Paper and Cloth Design Studio.

carlygledhill.com
@carlygledhill

Carly Gledhill is a children's book illustrator/author living and working in Stockport, U.K. She has worked as a print designer for studios and retailers and completed an MA in children's book illustration. She got her first book deal with Orchard Books, writing and Illustrating Monty and Sylvester: A Tale of Everyday Superheroes (2018). Since then she has worked on her second title for Orchard and illustrated for publishers and clients including Little Tiger Press, Quarto, and Redbird Publishing.

Clients: Orchard Books / Little Tiger Press / Quarto / Mamas & Papas / Hallmark Cards / Paperchase / Usbourne Books / Penguin Random House / Elephant and Bird books / H&M / Paper and Cloth Design Studio.

carlygledhill.com
@carlygledhill View titles by Carly Gledhill

Praise

"An upbeat tale...reinforced by Gledhill’s friendly, colorful, smiley art....For someone looking for an uncomplicated telling of the Christian Christmas story, this book offers a reliable depiction."—School Library Journal

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