A beautifully illustrated story of the Nativity<P>He was just an ordinary donkey, but on his back he carried a miracle. He carried the Virg...
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Dec 01, 2010
Abigail
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Barbara Helen Berger, known for her breathtakingly beautiful artwork, with its vivid, jewel-like palette, lovely border work, and peaceful visual composition, turns her attention here to the story of the Nativity, as seen by the donkey who carried Mary into Bethlehem. Dreaming, during his long journey, the donkey sees himself bearing a marvelous gated city, a rocking ship, a splashing fountain, and a beautiful rose - all images associated with the Virgin Mary, that "lady full of heaven."
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Dec 18, 2009
Sam
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The story of the birth of Jesus from the perspective of the donkey, but not funny, just peaceful. Those stars on the cover are also inside. I remember loving to stare at some of the images in this. I can't wait to read it again when I visit mom's house.
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Oct 15, 2009
Gary
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Nice pictures and for the most part, nice story. Has a bit more attention on Mary then it should. Maybe it is attended for Catholic children?
Dec 06, 2011
Polly
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Barbara Berger writes and illustrates some of the most beautiful books in the universe, and this is one of them.
Jan 12, 2011
Kathryn
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This is a beautiful book, illustrations and meaning. I just loved it! So much so that it's hard for me to really describe it. I'll refer you to my GR friend Abigail's fabulous review for more, since I can't say it better myself: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/814...
Jan 09, 2008
Jane
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I love this book! The virgin Mary has been described poetically in many ways: as a ship, a rose, a city... In this tale for children the donkey dreams of carrying these things while he plods along the road to Bethlehem with Mary on his back. A lovely Christmas tale.
Jun 05, 2011
Cheryl/Aradanryl
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A sweet tale of a donkey's imagination with beautiful illustrations.
Author's notes in the back explain the significance of each item the donkey imagined he was carrying in relationship to the Virgin Mary.
Author's notes in the back explain the significance of each item the donkey imagined he was carrying in relationship to the Virgin Mary.
Feb 04, 2012
Olson Family Matters
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Cute perspective. Didn't happen to be one of Madelyn's favorites this year. Perhaps the perspective is a bit beyond her at two.
Jul 16, 2008
Sarah
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Tender story and rich illustrations combine to make this a worthy Christmas book for collectors.
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