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by Desiree Cordon (Illustrator), Claire Noland (Author)
A timeless Christmas tale of faith, joy, and the extraordinary gifts found in an ordinary heart. Winner of the Illumination Book Award (Holiday - Silver) Winner of the Northern Lights Book Award (Religious/Spiritual) On a quiet night near Bethlehem, little Raven feels bored and unnoticed--until a brilliant star splits the sky and angels proclaim, "Baby Jesus is born!" Filled with excitement and purpose, Raven soars across the fields to share the news with the biblical birds. Owl, Dove, Rooster, and Quail each bring a special gift for the newborn Savior... but Raven wonders what he could possibly offer. Inspired by an ancient legend, this heartwarming Christian Christmas picture book celebrates: Faith and the Nativity story Perseverance, hope, and finding your purpose The truth that the greatest gifts come from the heart With its lyrical refrain, gentle message, and stunning illustrations, this award-winning picture book is perfect for: Christmas storytime Sunday school and church libraries Christian family traditions Holiday gift-giving A beautiful reminder for children and families alike: every act of love is a worthy gift for Jesus.
Author Biography
Desirée Cordón is a Guatemalan illustrator focused on editorial projects that highlight the complex experience of childhood and adolescence. She studied Communication Sciences at the Rafael Landívar University and specialized in the development of childhood and adolescence. Since 2017 Dee has been dedicated to the illustration of editorial material with a focus on human rights and community development. She has published the books "Viento de Primavera" (Editorial Cultura, 2019), "Exploremos Guatemala" (Fundación Cambia una Vida, 2021), "Camino Rojo" (Editorial Amanuence) and other social publications related to childhood, women's rights, labor rights and sustainability. Dee collaborates with international organizations such as UNICEF, OHCHR, JASS Mesoamerica and Food For The Hungry. Raven's Gift is Desirée's U.S. debut.
