Christina's Carol
Featuring the Classic Poem "In the Bleak Midwinter" by Christina Rossetti
(Tomie dePaola)
 
Used in Elementary A: Medieval to Modern
From the publisher:
 
Based on the 1872 Christmas carol “In the Bleak Midwinter” by English poet Christina Rosetti, this stunning, wintry picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Tomie dePaola will be cherished all through the holiday season.
 
One chilly winter’s night, the wind howled over a blanket of snow while in a humble stable, Jesus Christ was born. Angels, shepherds, wise men, and farm animals all gather to share in the still and holy night.