A moving story about a simple act of compassion in the midst of carnage and devastation on the battlefield. ( )

An altogether beautiful book though perhaps not in the traditional sense. A somber but ultimately inspiring tale of humanity amidst the inhumanity. Set in the trenches of WWI on Christmas Day, a young soldier's small act of bravery and kindness softens the weary, hardened hearts on both sides of the conflict.

An altogether beautiful book though perhaps not in the traditional sense. A somber but ultimately inspiring tale of humanity amidst the inhumanity. Set in the trenches of WWI on Christmas Day, a young soldier's small act of bravery and kindness softens the weary, hardened hearts on both sides of the conflict. A tale that illustrates the true beauty of the day and the best of all young boys/ soldiers/ cannon fodder everywhere. It touched my heart.

Harrison-Lever's sepia tone illustrations are a perfect match for Jorgensen's simply but lovely text.

I'd gift this to any veteran or mother of a veteran and, of course, any children of my acquaintance without reservation. A meaningful Christmas story for all ages. ( )