Night of the Three Kings
by Carmen Tafolla
illustrator Magaly Morales
from PRH: Nancy Paulsen Books
The heartwarming story of a child’s enchanting dreamtime adventure on the eve of Three Kings Day.
It’s the night before the Three Kings Day feast, and an excited little boy is trying to fall asleep, but he can’t because the three majestic Kings suddenly appear outside his window! Before he knows it, he’s riding a camel and traveling with them through a vast desert, following a star that leads them to a tiny stable and a precious newborn baby. The Three Kings all have wonderful gifts for the baby Jesus, and the little boy wishes to give something, too—but what could that be?
Filled with the wonder and magic of Christmas and Epiphany, this enchanting tale celebrates the joy of giving, which shines through in a simple yet profound act of kindness.
About Carmen
Dr. Carmen Tafolla is a poet, storyteller, performance artist, motivational speaker, cultural activist, professor emeritus, and a native of San Antonio’s West Side barrio.
About Magaly
Magaly Morales is the illustrator of several picture books, including What Can You Do with a Paleta?, a Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award winner; The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World; Tajín and the Twelve Thunders; and Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories, which received starred reviews in Booklist, Kirkus, and Publishers Weekly. She was born and lives in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.