- the true story of how “Silent Night” was created by two men, Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber
- set in a Roman Catholic community in Austria, 1818
- describes how far the song spread all over the world
- lovely illustrations
Type: biographical picture book
Ages: 4-10
Author: Margaret Hodges
Illustrator: Tim Ladwig
There’s just something about picture books that make history so much more memorable! It’s my favorite type of biography. This would be a lovely read for the Christmas season. The final pages tell of various settings around the globe where “Silent Night” brought peace and calm in the midst of war. It ends with sheet music for piano and guitar.
Is “Silent Night” your favorite Christmas carol? If not, what is? I think mine changes every year!