CHRISTMAS BIRDS is an award-winning gift book . It includes 25 original bird paintings and text by artist/author Kathleen R. Bates, produced as her personal Christmas cards over a 40 year period. Paintings are paired with descriptions of bird encounters designed to focus the reader’s thoughts on the spiritual meaning of Christmas in unexpected and sometimes humorous ways. The short messages are accompanies by a relevant scripture and could be used as Advent readings. The poem ‘Tidings of Comfort and Joy’ would make a beautiful welcome or blessing for a holiday meal. Perfect as a personal or corporate gift, CHRISTMAS BIRDS is destined to become a treasured keepsake.
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Summary
Christmas Birds: Art and Inspiration for the Season and Beyond by Kathleen R Bates. Even if I didn't know the story of how Kathleen started, the book is a collection of beautiful images that people of all ages will appreciate. Knowing her story makes them even more special. Kathleen started over 40 years ago with a Christmas card design in pen and ink and she has continued to create images for personal Christmas cards every year since. After the first few years, all of her images have a bird in them and it's her tradition now. Not only are the images beautiful and the accompanying inspirational message but I'm also so impressed with her courage to send these out as a way to minister and share the message in an untraditional way. I highly recommend the book. And I think it's an encouragement to us that you never know the impact of what you're doing today and how it can have ripple effects 40 years later.