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Because he is helping others, a fourth Wise Man delays journeying with the other Magi to see the newborn Jesus, but thirty-three years later he has an unusual opportunity to meet his Savior.

A child, a manger, and a warm glow of light -- this classic image represents the real spirit of Christmas. And now this traditional scene is brought to life with all the luminous charm ofthe Kinkade style. Join the Thomas Kinkade Studios in celebrating one of the most recognizable Christmas songs, illustrated here with breathtaking beauty and aglow in the Kinkade light. With a sense of reverence and awe, these paintings connect the true meaning of...

Shares the story of Jesus' birth, including the angel telling Mary she would have baby Jesus and Mary and Joseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

One starry night, as all sorts of animals watch over their young, Mary and Joseph watch over their baby boy, Jesus, in Bethlehem.

"Merle and Pearl are still missing! Ruben has them hidden away in Israel, so Michael, Justin, Sadie, Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. Gomez take off on a rescue mission to get them back once and for all. In the meantime, Dusty finds himself trapped in a donkey retirement community alongside a quirky alpaca named Adriana, who just happens to be an expert lock picker! Adriana's skills come in handy when she and Dusty find Merle and Pearl locked in the birdcage...

After accidentally being thrown away, a beloved toy drummer boy goes on an adventure that eventually brings him back to a warm home, where he is placed near baby Jesus in a manger scene.

With the help of his animal friends, a small but brave donkey becomes a hero of the very first Christmas.

Relates a legend about the Irish slave girl who became Saint Brigid, beginning with a celestial song, a mysterious gift, and a prophecy on the night of her birth.