The Story of the Three Wise Kings

Long ago three wise kings from the East studied the night sky and saw a spectacular new star. Their learned books told them this was a sign that a new child-king would soon be born. So they each set out to follow the star and find the new king, to honor him with their special gifts.

When the three kings met the evil King Herod, the child's life was suddenly in danger. Only when an angel visited the three wise men in their dreams were they warned of Herod's terrible plan to destroy the child.

Here is the classic biblical legend of the gifts of the kings, reverently retold by dePaola and illustrated with drama and warmth in glowing colors of sunsplashed blues, oranges, pinks and greens.