The Donkey's First Christmas
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The Donkey's First Christmas by Susanne T Schroder
A cheeky donkey HATES the idea of work - so much so, that he tries every trick in the book to make people think he is useless. For the most part, this seems to work, and passers by leave him alone. One winter however, someone turns up at the yard who is not so easily fooled, and the shocked little donkey is given the job of a lifetime... Armed with a sense of humor and fun, this magical story for 2 years and up will delight and enchant as the children hear the donkey's version of the very first Christmas...
Midwest Book Review, Children's BookWatch, 2012 The Donkey's First Christmas is a reframing of the Advent story told from an eccentric, lazy, work-shirking little donkey's viewpointAlthough the little donkey had no intention of carrying the heavy load of the lady with a big bump (Mary), she cleverly encourages him to work by producing a pear for a beginning treat, followed by lots of positive verbal encouragement. Before the donkey gives up exhausted, the lady and her burden reach a stable in a special village, and an angel whispers in the donkey's ear, You see now, little donkey, what a special thing you've done? By helping carry Mary, you helped God's precious Son! The charming, quirky pastel illustrations and the completely engrossing irregular lettering, with all the O's enlarged and tilted, help to deliver the wonderful message of reassurance and peace through God's great gift. One thinks, unconsciously, of the O of the Omega, throughout the story. This children's Christmas book is perfect for ages 2-7, giving inspiration to those who may dance to a different drummer. Assistant Head Teacher & Foundation Stage Teacher & Coordinator The clever descriptions and beautiful illustrations of characters and events, provide lots of opportunity to extend children's vocabulary and explore emotions. I would definitely recommend this book as a valuable resource when teaching children (3 - 7 year olds) about Christmas . Bibliotastic.com I love it! Professor of Clinical Medicine ...I got goosebumps reading it. Mum of 3 from Toddler Group ...I've decided to hide the book with the Christmas decorations to stop the kids reading it all year round! Psychology Teacher ... I could almost believe it (the story of Jesus) was true...
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781908053022 |
| ISBN 10 | 190805302X |
| Title | The Donkey's First Christmas |
| Author | Susanne T Schroder |
| Series | Unlikely Heroes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Tilli Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |