A retelling of the Nativity story, in which wild animals gather in peace around the manger, thereby providing an original slant on the nativity story and told with winsome illustrations and biblical spirit.
From the annunciation to the first Christmas night, this retelling of the Nativity story reflects the message of peace at the heart of the season. As Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and the wise men set off on their journeys towards Bethlehem, the animals that they pass - goat, ox, wolf, leopard and lion - start to follow out of curiosity. When Mary and Joseph find a place to shelter in the stable and baby Jesus is born, the animals gather around the manger, creating the perfect scene of the 'peaceable kingdom' prophesied by Isaiah, in which all creation lives in harmony together - and so hinting at the wonders that will come because of that night.
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From the annunciation to the first Christmas night, this retelling of the Nativity story reflects the message of peace at the heart of the season. As Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and the wise men set off on their journeys towards Bethlehem, the animals that they pass - goat, ox, wolf, leopard and lion - start to follow out of curiosity.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Animals' Christmas and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Animals' Christmas features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Bible Stories, World Religions, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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The Animals' Christmas was written by Elena Pasquali and published by Lion Hudson Plc
