It Came to Pass ...

Picture-Books

A tiny child, a huge bundle of joy

After an exhausting journey, a man and a woman arrive in a little town. The woman is pregnant, and exhausted after travelling all this way. And now there’s nowhere for them to stay. Luckily, they find a storeroom where they can rest for a while. That night, their child is born, and the world lights up with joy!

We all know the story well. Hans Christian Schmidt and Andreas Német create a simple, direct retelling of the story in well-chosen rhymes with images that give the story a present-day setting. 

  • The Advent story with present-day relevance
  • Moving, powerful images
Hans-Christian Schmidt

Hans-Christian Schmidt, born in 1973, writes books and songs for children. His books have been published over the years by various publishers, and he also sings in a band.

Andreas Német

Andreas Német, born in 1973, illustrates books and writes songs for children. His books have been published by various publishers, and he performs as a musician on stage with his band.

It Came to Pass ...

A tiny child, a huge bundle of joy

After an exhausting journey, a man and a woman arrive in a little town. The woman is pregnant, and exhausted after travelling all this way. And now there’s nowhere for them to stay. Luckily, they find a storeroom where they can rest for a while. That night, their child is born, and the world lights up with joy!

We all know the story well. Hans Christian Schmidt and Andreas Német create a simple, direct retelling of the story in well-chosen rhymes with images that give the story a present-day setting. 

  • The Advent story with present-day relevance
  • Moving, powerful images
Bibliographic Data
32 pages, ISBN: 978-3-95470-273-2
First published 2022