Follow the shining star as it guides shepherds, kings, and all the animals of the forest to the stable where the Holy Child lies. Created by bestselling author-illustrator, Marcus Pfister. Follow the shining star as it guides shepherds, kings, and all the animals of the forest to the stable where the Holy Child lies. Full-color art and holographic foil-stamping throughout makes this story from best-selling author Marcus Pfister sparkle! A special hardcover edition, and a delightful holiday gift! "Pfister's nicely retold Christmas nativity uses the same hologram foil stamping technique as his very popular Rainbow Fish . . . Bound to be a hit with kids."—American Bookseller Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at art school in Bern, he trained as a graphic artist. His first picture book was published by NordSüd in 1986, but his breakthrough as author and illustrator came in 1992 with the publication of The Rainbow Fish . Since then he has published more than 60 books, which have been translated into about 65 languages and have won many international awards. He lives with his family in Bern.