The First Noel Author:Jody Wheeler Certain poor shepherds, this carol confides, were the first to hear news of the world-changing birth in a lowly stable. The beloved story of the birth of Christ is told reverently in “The First Noel.” The narrative?from the announcement to the shepherds, to the appearance of the star and the wise men’s worship?is brought to lif... more »e, verse by verse, by Jody Wheeler’s vibrant watercolor paintings. Unlikely to be read without singing aloud, the book also features the sheet music, as well as a brief history of the carol. You will feel as though you are there in the stable, peering at the newborn Christ Child.« less