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The Star of Christmas Sea

Cindy Kenney, Author, Bryan Ballinger, Author, Inc. Big Idea, Author Zonderkidz $14.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-310-70504-8

Cavis and Millward (aka Bob and Larry) are the VeggieTales heroes of The Star of Christmas: A Very Veggie Christmas Story, adapted (from the video) by Cindy Kenney, illus. by Dennis Bredow. In 1880s London, these Veggies learn that the true star of Christmas isn't the prized ornament they covet but Jesus Christ.
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Reviewed on: 10/01/2002

Release date: 09/01/2002

Genre: Children's

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