Juliet David

As the Christmas season approaches, this book is a perfect addition to any family library. This version of the story of Christ's birth is told from the perspective of Miriam the cow. It is a cold night and Miriam has not idea that her cowshed is going to be as busy as it becomes. One by one the visitors arrive and Miriam permits the them to sleep snug and safe in her cowshed as long as they promise to be peaceful with one another. First the rabbit family, then the fox followed by a young couple where the woman is with child. Miriam gives up her warm spot in the hay to the pregnant woman and falls asleep in another part of the barn. When she is awakened by a crying child she is so happy and proud that her cowshed was the birthplace of this baby. As the visitors continue to arrive she is so proud of what has happened in her humble home. This is a beautiful story that children will love especially those that love animals. It's a perfect way to tell the story of Jesus' birth in a new way. The illustrations in this book are amazing. They are clear and rich but have a soft quality to them that children and adults will love.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (altro)