The Christmas Play

Clare Bevan has been writing poetry since her school days, and over recent years has had many poems performed - particularly at Christmas concerts. The Christmas Play is her first picture storybook; a number of her poems have already been published in a selection of anthologies. Clare lives in Berkshire, England with her family and two cats. Julie Park has illustrated dozens of children's books and designed greeting cards, wallpaper, and fabric for children. In her spare time she enjoys running and skiing. Julie lives with her husband in Oxfordshire, England. Also available from Lion Publishing: Sleepy Jesus Pennie Kidd Illustrations by Susie Poole The story of the very first Christmas retold in simple words and bold pictures for very young children.