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The Story of Christmas

A Benjamin Cello Christmas special made especially for young children. Benjamin and his friends journey to Pennywhistle Park, where Brother Joseph and the Shadow of His Wings puppet theater tell the story of Christmas through songs, characters, narration, shadow puppetry, and a full orchestral score. Beginning with Creation and leading all the way to Bethlehem and the coming of the Wise Men, it is a gentle way to introduce children to the great story at the heart of Christmas. 57 min. Made especially for children about three to nine.

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