The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Barbara Robinson has written several popular books for children, including My Brother Louis Measures Worms, The Best School Year Ever, The Best Halloween Ever, and the enormously popular bestselling novel The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, first published in 1972, which was made into a classic TV movie and on which this book was based. The play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is produced annually in theaters, schools, and churches all over the world. Ms. Robinson has two daughters and three grandchildren.

Elaine Stritch

Biography

Elaine Stritch, a superlative dramatic actress, won a Tony_® Award for her one-woman show, Elaine Stritch, At Liberty. A four-time Tony^® nominee, she has starred in numerous plays and musicals including Bus Stop, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Company, and A Delicate Balance. She received a Grammy nomination for her recording of The Best Halloween Ever.

Reviews

“One of the best Christmas books ever.” — Publishers Weekly

“Wiry-tough, tender-hearted, unsentimental, and consistently funny.” — The London Sunday Times

“This charming story delivers a fresh perspective on the nativity and is a beautiful reminder that God loves everyone.” — Brightly

“Outrageous, lively, funny, and wonderful. The Christmas Story shines through with a new brilliance.” — Denver Post

About the Book

Product Details

ISBN: 9780060250430

Imprint: HarperCollins

On Sale: Nov 14, 1972

List price: $17.99

No of pages: 96

Trim Size: 5.750 in (w) x 8.300 in (h) x 0.650 in (d)

BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics

BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent

BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

Barbara Robinson

Biography

Elaine Stritch

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Reviews

“One of the best Christmas books ever.” — Publishers Weekly

“Wiry-tough, tender-hearted, unsentimental, and consistently funny.” — The London Sunday Times

“This charming story delivers a fresh perspective on the nativity and is a beautiful reminder that God loves everyone.” — Brightly

“Outrageous, lively, funny, and wonderful. The Christmas Story shines through with a new brilliance.” — Denver Post

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

By Barbara Robinson, Read by Elaine Stritch

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

By Barbara Robinson, Read by Elaine Stritch

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