(Bible verse on cover)
Contemporary image by heritage artist Tomie dePaola of the flowering tree which budded forth from the root of Jesse. A silhouette of the Child Jesus is visible at the top of the tree, revealing his heart—a symbol for the incarnation and outpouring of God's love in Jesus for all humanity.
CHRISTMAS HERITAGE COLLECTION
Tomie dePaola (1934 - )
Internationally respected author and illustrator of children’s books, Tomie dePaola designed almost 100 Christian greeting cards for The Printery House in his inimitable artistic style, between 1961-1969. DePaola, recipient of numerous literary awards, has illustrated and/or written over 300 children’s books. In addition he has created paintings and murals for churches and monasteries in New England.