The Donkeys' Tales

By Adele Colvin

Book Overview

"Carmichael's lustrous palette brings the characters to life. Colvin's sentimental tale is just right for a Christmas read-aloud."--Publishers Weekly

On the night of the Holy Nativity, Mary gave birth to Jesus in a manger, surrounded by lowly animals and humble shepherds. One such animal, the donkey, was present at the birth and had the honor and blessing to witness the beginning of what she called the Great Miracle--the life of Jesus Christ.

Inspired by the Scriptures themselves, Colvin presents a gentle and joyful account of the early life of Jesus from the perspective of the donkey. When Colvin realized that the Bible makes mention of a donkey both at the birth of Christ and on the occasion of his ride into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, she began to think about a relationship between the animals. This delightful picture book is the result, wherein the story of Jesus' life becomes a cherished family legacy, passed down from grandmother, who witnessed Christ's birth, to the grandson, who carried Jesus into Jerusalem the week before his crucifixion. From Jesus' birth to the Holy Family's flight from King Herod and the finding of Jesus in the temple in discourse with the Jewish scholars, the life of Jesus is celebrated by the humble animals who knew the blessing of serving Christ.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589806271
• ISBN13: 9781589806276
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3