Glad Tidings: The Diaries of the Christmas Animals

This book is like a more serious version of the Christmas movie "The Star," which tells the story of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus through the eyes of various animals. But while "The Star" has its touching moments, it also has a lot of comedy (it's a cartoon, after all) and bombastic performances, Glad Tidings tones things way down, while still keeping each animal's voice interesting.Each animal protagonist of the book's chapters has an inner conflict that is often solved by the id

Nice little chapter book for children for Christmas inspirationWhether an adult is reading this to pre readers or reading children are reading themselves this is a very nice and inspirational Christmas book for children! They will love the intriguing animals that have a creative but relatable role in the Nativity story! Whether listening to this book being read to them or reading it themselves, there is a rewarding sense of accomplishment for them with the short, manageable chapters —- perfect f

Truly enjoyableI liked reading the Christmas story from the perspective of the animals. How ordinary things become part of something extraordinary, how even the smallest gift is meaningful and welcome and how even the dirty and shunned are invited into the presence of the Holy Lamb of God. I wish this book had been available when my children were small. I can imagine reading a chapter to them each night leading up to Christmas rather than focusing on the arrival of Santa.