Brother Egbert is a monk at Willingford Abbey. He spends most of his time copying out pages from the Bible in beautiful handwriting, but on Sunday afternoons he invites the children of Willingford to come and read the Bible stories he has written especially for them. This is how Jake, the woodcarver's son, learns the story of Jesus' birth, the story that inspires Jake and his father as they make a new carving for the abbey church... and that carving inspires Brother Egbert to write this story. Presented in the style of an illuminated manuscript with calligraphy and highly colourful pictures interacting with the lettering, the book captures the spirit of one of Brother Egbert's own manuscripts. Included in the back are instructions on how to make your very own illuminated manuscript! The beautiful hardback with gold foiling and linen quarter binding make this a stunning and unique Christmas gift.

An illuminated manuscript telling the charming tale of Brother Egbert

About the Author
Steve Eggleton first books for children were presented in the form of illuminated manuscripts. More recently, he has been writing for older children, re-telling the inspirational stories of God's heroes of faith. He is the author of God and Noah Save the World, God and John Point the Way, and Brother Egbert's Christmas. Steve has a passion to share his Christian faith with children and young people.


Book Information
ISBN 9780745965482
Author Steve Eggleton
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Lion Children's Books
Publisher SPCK Publishing