Book Titles: We Three Kings Illustrator profile: Mark Jones was born in Switzerland, grew up in Florida, graduated from SVA in New York City, and currently lives and works in London. Mark has illustrated numerous Children s Books including: Butterfly Birthday, Christmas Delicious, Candle Bible For Me, Sofia s Backwards Day, Escape from Pacaya and Snow Party published by Blue Apple Books. Category: Format: TPS: Religious Pb or Hb 200mm x 238mm E xtent: 32pp We Three Kings is a perfect gift for Christmas, introducing the three wise men who visit the infant Jesus in the stable at Bethlehem. In this unusual version of the familiar story, the kings notice a bright new star in the East. We follow them as they leave their exotic homelands, bearing beautiful gifts, and set off on their journey to follow the star. The kings have a difficult encounter with King Herod, who grows angry when they refuse to bow down before him and offer their gifts. They know he is not the King of Kings they seek. Finally the three travellers reach the Bethlehem stable to bow down before baby Jesus and give him their precious gifts. And as they warn Mary and Joseph that Herod may try to harm their son, the kings know God will help to save him. Mark Jones s richly coloured and vibrant illustrations are perfect for engaging young children with this highly original and beautifully worded version of the Nativity story. ADVANCED INFORMATION SHEET This product has been produced in conjunction with and for Advocate Art illustration agency and the artist and originator, Mark Jones 2014 Contact: caroline@advocate-authors.com +44 (0)208 879 1166 www.advocate-authors.com
A highly original version of the Nativity story. Meet Balthazar, Caspar and Melchior, the three kings from the East as you ve never seen them before. Our intriguing tale begins when the kings set off from their exotic homelands to follow a bright new star in the night sky. After a difficult meeting with old King Herod they continue their long journey to find the infant Jesus. As they make their way to the stable at Bethlehem, this trio of classic characters from the Bible are brought to life by the beautiful, vibrant artwork of Mark Jones THIS IS A SALES SAMPLE AND NOT FOR RESALE. This product has been produced in conjunction with and for Advocate Art W R I T E R S A N D A RT I S T S C O L L a B O R AT E illustration agency and the artist and originator, Mark Jones 2013 TPS: 200mm x 238mm Extent: cover + 32pp Mark Jones
Though they did not know one another, the kings shared a love for looking at the stars. They had many shiny tools to help them look closely at the night sky. The kings believed that they learned important things from how the stars moved, very slowly, through the heavens.
If Herod was angry with the three kings because they did not bow to him, he did not show it. He invited them to stay at the palace. "When you find this special king, be sure to come back and tell me where he is, so I may visit him, too!" yelled Herod. They used his tallest tower to look at the bright star and continue their search for the newborn king.
The new king was named Jesus. He had to be born in a stable, since all the rooms in town were filled up by other travellers. Even though he was born amongst sheep and donkeys, the three kings could see that Jesus was very special. They were happy to bow to Jesus and give him their precious gifts.
Manuscript Spread 1 Two thousand years ago, there lived three kings named Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar. BALTHAZAR MELCHIOR CASPAR. Balthazar, lived in Arabia, a dry land full of big deserts. Spread 2 Melchior lived in Persia, a land famous for its beautiful gardens, colorful rugs and fluffy cats. Caspar lived in India, a huge land full of jungles, temples, elephants, monkeys and so many wonderful things. Spread 3 Though they did not know one another, the kings shared a love for looking at the stars. They had many shiny tools to help them look closely at the night sky. The kings believed that they learned important things from how the stars moved, very slowly, through the heavens. Spread 4 One night, the three kings saw a new star in the sky! It was so bright and it appeared to shine down on a tiny, far away kingdom called Judea. Spread 5 The three kings knew about a prophecy, a story about the future. It said that a bright new star would shine on the birth of a wonderful King of Kings. So Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar each grabbed a beautiful gift, hopped up on a camel and journeyed to Judaea to find this special newborn king. Spread 6 They crossed high mountains, low valleys, and plenty of wide rivers. Every night, each king checked the stars to make sure he was going the right way. Spread 7 Just outside Judea, the three kings met each other and talked while their camels rested. We are all looking for the King of Kings. What luck! exclaimed Balthazar. It is not luck, we were meant to meet! said Melchior. Let us all go to the palace, for surely a king would be born there! suggested Caspar. Spread 8 Surprisingly, there were no new royal babies at the palace, just an old king named Herod. The three little kings had heard stories of Herod s cruelty and they were very nervous. But they did not bow to him, nor give him their precious gifts, since Herod was not the King of Kings. Spread 9 If Herod was angry with the three kings because they did not bow to him, he did not show it. He invited them to stay at the palace. They used his tallest tower to look at the bright star and continue their search for the newborn king. When you find this special king, be sure to come back and tell me where he is, so that I may visit him too! yelled Herod.
Manuscript Spread 10 Eventually, the three little kings figured out that the bright new star was leading them to a spot out in the Judea countryside. They set off to finish their long journey but were only able to leave the palace once they convinced Herod that they would return with news of the baby king. The spot where the star pointed was a small town called Bethlehem. There, the three kings finally found the King of Kings not in a grand palace but in a little stable for animals. Spread 11 The new king was named Jesus. He had to be born in a stable, since all the rooms in town were filled up by other travellers. Even though he was born amongst sheep and donkeys, the three kings could see that Jesus was very special. They were happy to bow to Jesus and give him their precious gifts. the son of God! Sadly, King Herod is too mean and jealous to welcome someone more powerful than himself, even if that someone is good. We will not return to the palace to tell Herod that you are here, but be warned, he may come looking for you. Spread 14 Do not worry too much, said Balthazar, as the three little kings prepared to leave. Herod may try to harm Jesus, but God will certainly help you save him. Spread 15 So the three little kings headed straight back to their homes. They had completed an amazing adventure and had done their part to help baby Jesus, the wonderful King of Kings. Spread 12 Balthazar brought Frankincense, which creates lovely smoke when it is burned. Melchior gave the gift of myrrh, a sweet smelling oil. And Caspar presented Jesus with the prettiest of all metals, gold. Spread 13 After the gift-giving, Melchior gave Jesus family a warning : Jesus will truly be the greatest king of all time,
Storyboard Spread 1 Two thousand years ago, there lived three kings named Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar. BALTHAZAR MELCHIOR CASPAR. Balthazar, lived in Arabia, a dry land full of big deserts. Spread 2 Melchior lived in Persia, a land famous for its beautiful gardens, colorful rugs and fluffy cats. Caspar lived in India, a huge land full of jungles, temples, elephants, monkeys and so many wonderful things. Spread 3 Though they did not know one another, the kings shared a love for looking at the stars. They had many shiny tools to help them look closely at the night sky. The kings believed that they learned important things from how the stars moved, very slowly, through the heavens.
Storyboard Spread 4 One night, the three kings saw a new star in the sky! It was so bright and it appeared to shine down on a tiny, far away kingdom called Judea. Spread 5 The three kings knew about a prophecy, a story about the future. It said that a bright new star would shine on the birth of a wonderful King of Kings. So Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar each grabbed a beautiful gift, hopped up on a camel and journeyed to Judaea to find this special newborn king. Spread 6 They crossed high mountains, low valleys, and plenty of wide rivers. Every night, each king checked the stars to make sure he was going the right way.
Storyboard Spread 7 Just outside Judea, the three kings met each other and talked while their camels rested. We are all looking for the King of Kings. What luck! exclaimed Balthazar. It is not luck, we were meant to meet! said Melchior. Let us all go to the palace, for surely a king would be born there! suggested Caspar. Spread 8 Surprisingly, there were no new royal babies at the palace, just an old king named Herod. The three little kings had heard stories of Herod s cruelty and they were very nervous. But they did not bow to him, nor give him their precious gifts, since Herod was not the King of Kings. Spread 9 If Herod was angry with the three kings because they did not bow to him, he did not show it. He invited them to stay at the palace. They used his tallest tower to look at the bright star and continue their search for the newborn king. When you find this special king, be sure to come back and tell me where he is, so that I may visit him too! yelled Herod.
Storyboard Spread 10 Spread 11 Eventually, the three little kings figured out that the bright new star was leading them to a spot out in the Judea countryside. They set off to finish their long journey but were only able to leave the palace once they convinced Herod that they would return with news of the baby king. The spot where the star pointed was a small town called Bethlehem. There, the three kings finally found the King of Kings not in a grand palace but in a little stable for animals. The new king was named Jesus. He had to be born in a stable, since all the rooms in town were filled up by other travellers. Even though he was born amongst sheep and donkeys, the three kings could see that Jesus was very special. They were happy to bow to Jesus and give him their precious gifts. Spread 12 Balthazar brought Frankincense, which creates lovely smoke when it is burned. Melchior gave the gift of myrrh, a sweet smelling oil. And Caspar presented Jesus with the prettiest of all metals, gold.
Storyboard Spread 13 After the gift-giving, Melchior gave Jesus family a warning : Jesus will truly be the greatest king of all time, the son of God! Sadly, King Herod is too mean and jealous to welcome someone more powerful than himself, even if that someone is good. We will not return to the palace to tell Herod that you are here, but be warned, he may come looking for you. Spread 14 Do not worry too much, said Balthazar, as the three little kings prepared to leave. Herod may try to harm Jesus, but God will certainly help you save him. Spread 15 So the three little kings headed straight back to their homes. They had completed an amazing adventure and had done their part to help baby Jesus, the wonderful King of Kings.