Kristina Swarner – illustratör

Once, in Bethlehem, a special gift was given.Share the story at the heart of Christmas in this beautifully illustrated retelling - the story of Mary and Joseph, shepherds and angels, wise men following a star, a humble stable, and a special newborn baby cradled in a manger.

Once, in Bethlehem, a special gift was given.Share the story at the heart of Christmas in this beautifully illustrated retelling - the story of Mary and Joseph, shepherds and angels, wise men following a star, a humble stable, and a special newborn baby cradled in a manger.

This book is a letter between a Muslim grandchild to his/her war hero great-grandpa to reassure him that his story, his bravery, and his memory have not been forgotten. Through the eyes of an innocent child we are reminded that, despite all our differences, people from across the world have a shared history and there are more ties that bind us together than separate us.