New Releases by Gennady Spirin

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is sung in churches, houses, and concert halls throughout the Christmas season. It would be hard to imagine a Christmas celebration without it. From the partridge in the pear tree to the five golden rings to the twelve drummers drumming, carolers enjoy taking turns singing different verses. Gennady Spirin''s sumptuous paintings bring new life and spectacular beauty to this classic song, making it a gift to be treasured at Christmastime. An Illustrator''s Note is included which addresses the song''s origin and history.

By the time the Velveteen Rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.

Il était une fois un tsar qui possédait un magnifique arbre aux pommes d''or. Apprenant qu''un oiseau de feu dérobait les fruits de son royaume, il demanda à ses fils de partir à sa recherche. Ivan-Tsarevitch, le dernier de ses fils, parviendra-t-il à affronter les dangers qui l''attendent ?

The story of the birth of Christ, celebrated around the world at Christmas, is one of the most beautiful in the New Testament. From Mary’s meeting with the angel Gabriel, to the birth of baby Jesus in a stable, to the visit of shepherds and three wise men, the story is rich in imagery and symbolism. Here, in a triumph of glorious art, is that wondrous story excerpted from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke from the King James Bible. Gennady Spirin’s luminous illustrations, along with the biblical text, are now available in a beautiful cloth-bound gift edition.

Illustrates the Bible story about God''s creation of Earth, its plants, its animals, and its first people.

The author relates how he and his Moscow family rescued Martha, a crow with a broken wing, and how she joined their household.

When Yakov, the cobbler''s son lies dying, it is the thieves, pickpockets, and criminals of the village whose prayers are heard, causing the boy to be healed.

When Yakov, the cobbler''s son lies dying, it is the thieves, pickpockets, and criminals of the village whose prayers are heard, causing the boy to be healed.

The young son of the Tsar goes in search of the most beautiful gift of all for the princess. Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and illustrates it in his trademark rich, luminous style. Full-color illustrations.