Tomie dePaola \'s "gorgeous...sumptuous" ( Horn Book Magazine ) retelling of the Story of the Three Wise Kings is perfect for sharing with little ones during the Christmas season! Three Wise men of the East, having seen a new star symbolizing the birth of a great king, follow the star to Bethlehem where they present gifts to the newborn Jesus.
Visit his work online at Tomie.com.. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire.
He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children\'s Literature Legacy Award for "significant and lasting contribution to children\'s literature." A native of Connecticut, Mr.
About author(s): Tomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children\'s classic, Strega Nona .
This beautiful rendition of the well-known tale is sure to delight young readers.
Tomie dePaola \'s "gorgeous...sumptuous" ( Horn Book Magazine ) retelling of the Story of the Three Wise Kings is perfect for sharing with little ones during the Christmas season! Three Wise men of the East, having seen a new star symbolizing the birth of a great king, follow the star to Bethlehem where they present gifts to the newborn Jesus
