A Night of Great Joy

New York Times bestselling illustrator Mary Engelbreit presents A Night of Great Joy---a delightful picture book that celebrates the season and tells the story of the nativity through the performance of the children’s Christmas pageant.

Mary Engelbreit, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the blockbuster Christmas classic The Night Before Christmas, brings readers a holiday picture book that’s sure to become a family favorite, with a cover that sparkles with glitter and foil and celebrates the joyful season of Christmas. 

A Night of Great Joy tells the story of the nativity through the performance of a children’s Christmas pageant. With adorable illustrations and simple storytelling, Engelbreit paints a wonderful picture of the night Jesus was born.

This gorgeous picture book is for children ages 4 to 8. A Night of Great Joy brings peace to the world and highlights:

• The arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem on a donkey
• The three wise men presenting their gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus lying in a manger
• The birth of Jesus, guiding them with the star of Bethlehem, the magi riding from Jerusalem on camels, and a chorus of angels

Your entire family will love reading A Night of Great Joy during the holiday season. Engelbreit’s brilliant illustrations will create a sweet holiday tradition you’ll want to read every Christmas.