Synopses & Reviews
Who was born this special day? Was it you, little lamb?
"I was born back in early May
when the breezes of spring
chased winter away."
On this magical starlit night, each manger animal in turn is asked the question before the revelation that it was the child -- the Christ child -- that was born. With soft, luminous illustrations by the incomparable Leonid Gore, Eve Bunting gently evokes the true meaning of Christmas with a simple purity that will strike a chord in even the youngest reader. The lovely paintings and comforting, poetic mood of the text make this a perfect book to share on Christmas Eve.
Synopsis
Animals in the manger are asked if they were born on "this special day", but a lovely, poetic text paired with luminous paintings reveals in the end it was the Christ Child who was born that day. Full-color illustrations.
About the Author
Eve Bunting is the author of many beloved books for children, from picture books through middlegrade fiction, including Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, which won the 1995 Caldecott Medal, and Atheneum's recent Swan in Love. Originally from Ireland, Ms. Bunting lives in Pasadena, California, with her husband.