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In this beautiful retelling of the story of the very first Christmas, the humble donkey is chosen above all other animals to carry Mary to Bethlehem. As his journey unfolds, he is touched by th magic and mystery of the Nativity... With sparkles of originality, humour and warmth, the Christmas story is reborn.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is such a new, interesting and beautiful retelling of the nativity. Rosalind Maccurach's illustrations really bring the whole story to life in a very touching and moving way. I can't imagine anyone child or adult not being affected by this book. It should rightly sit alongside Jan Pienkowski's Christmas Story as a classic book full of breathtaking images that every house should own and treasure.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have always admired Jeanette Winterson but I didn't know she had done any picture books. This book is absolutely beautiful, and very moving and personal in its retelling of the Christmas story. I would definitely buy this for an older child or anyone who loves JW's writing, as I do. But I'm keeping this copy for myself!
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was surprised and delighted by The Lion, the Unicorn and Me. For someone who is known for having had a difficult relationship with Christianity Jeanette Winterson has written a deeply spiritual and moving nativity story. The extraordinary idea of the incarnation is breathed throughout this fable. It is telling us something totally real and very wonderful. Our earth was visited and it makes all the difference. Rosalind MacCurrach, a newcomer, has illuminated the story with light and humour. Her glorious illustrations are very moving. I was impressed, for example, by the idea of placing the angel and the shepherds in a vast amphitheatre of the creation, the whole world. So right! This little book will delight children and all ages and be treasured for years.
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A super book
This a most beautifully told story of the Nativity, it is suitable for young children 3+ up to age 7. It is well illustrated and presented.
Published 5 months ago by Baronbella
O, that we were there
This is a delightful Christmas tale for both children and adults alike. Jeanette Winterson shows us the story of the nativity through the eyes of a donkey.
Published 6 months ago by Nicola Hardy
the most perfect poetic christmas read
All my three children adore this book and talk of it as "their favourite christmas read". It is read every Christmas Eve and every time we share it I always feel close to tears and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. S. J. Casson
An old tale retold with brilliance
The donkey wins an important job in the face of stiff competition. Even the lion and the unicorn were upstaged by the donkey with no claims of fame, fortune, strength, mystery -... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jeoffry
very charming and original ; beautifully illustrated ;a special book
This book was very well reviewed when it appeared for Christmas 2009 but it seems to have gone out of print very quickly, and currently it still remains out of print. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Ian A. Macfarlane
Christmas Story
What a gorgeous book! Lovely illustrations with gold bits - cute but acceptable. I loved it,
bought it for grandchildren and wanted to keep it for myself. Read more
bought it for grandchildren and wanted to keep it for myself. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by Mrs. J. Ludlow
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