One Small Donkey: A Christmas Story

by Dandi Daley Mackall, Marta Alvarez Miguens (Illustrator)

Overview

This heartwarming Christmas book from Dandi Daley Mackall shares the nativity story from the experience of a tiny donkey who shows that God has big plans for little ones when he carries Mary to Bethlehem where she gives birth to Jesus.

Though the donkey wasn’t the biggest, fastest, or strongest of all the animals, he had an important job. In One Small Donkey, 4 to 8-year-olds will

• take part in the nativity story from a fresh perspective
• learn that no one is too little to do big things for God
• identify with the little donkey who feels out of place in a world that seems big and important
• celebrate the arrival of baby Jesus
• enjoy the rhyming story that follows the donkey along his journey with Mary and Joseph to the manger

Refresh your Advent reading list with this sweet and powerful picture book. Together with beautiful, inspiring artwork by Marta Álvarez Miguéns, the message that children can make a difference will encourage preschoolers and young children as well as their caretakers. The foiled title and holiday-themed hardcover make a perfect gift package just right for a stocking stuffer or Christmas tree surprise.

Dandi Daley Mackall loves God, children, words, and animals. Her nearly 500 books for children and grown-ups have sold more than four million copies worldwide, and her awards include an ECPA Christian Book Award for Best Children’s Book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780718087470
Publisher:	Nelson, Tommy
Publication date:	09/27/2016
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Dandi Daley Mackall loves God, children, words, and animals. Her nearly 500 books for children and grown-ups have sold more than four million copies worldwide. She won the ECPA Christian Book Award for Best Children’s Book 2015 and multiple Mom’s Choice Awards, as well as ALA Best Book, NY Public Library Top Pick, Children’s Book Council Award of Excellence, and the Helen Keating Ott Award for Contributions to Children’s Literature. Her novel My Boyfriends’ Dogs is now a Hallmark Movie. Dandi writes from rural Ohio, where she lives with her family, including horses, dogs, cats, and an occasional squirrel, deer, or raccoon.

Marta Alvarez Miguens is a children’s book illustrator in La Coruña (Spain). Her artwork is characterized by happy colors and cute children and animals with red, healthy cheeks. In her spare time, Marta loves playing with her three cats, walking in the woods, watching movies, and drinking a cup of coffee with her friends.

Read an Excerpt

One Small Donkey

A Christmas Story

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By Dandi Daley Mackall, Marta Álvaréz Miguens

Thomas Nelson

Copyright © 2016 Dandi Daley Mackall
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-7180-8747-0

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CHAPTER 1

One small donkey on a lonely hill, Hunting for a blade of grass, Sees big horses full of power and might, Prancing proudly as they pass.

One small donkey wishes he were big, Marching on a festive day, Stallions lining up to follow him, Knowing he will lead the way.

One small donkey hears his master call: "Come along! It's time to go." Donkey, rushing to his master's voice, Wishes he were not so slow.

One small donkey holding very still — Joseph ties the journey pack. Mary, grinning, though she's great with child, Climbs upon the donkey's back.

One small donkey with a clip, clip, clop, Trots along the winding road, Hurries on the trail to Bethlehem, Mindful of his priceless load.

One small donkey underneath the stars Senses the Creator's hand. Pure, white snowflakes soon begin to fall, Whitening the Promised Land.

One small donkey hears a baa, baa, baa. Shepherds watch their flocks by night. Fancy horses rear and pass them by. Up above, one star shines bright.

One small donkey at the city gate, Bumped and shoved and pushed aside. Joseph knock, knock, knocks on every door, Seeking shelter for his bride.

(Continues...)

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