Saint Francis and the Christmas donkey

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Summary:

Saint Francis, who loves all animals, explains to a sullen donkey why his kind have always had to work hard, but also tells him of a donkey's role in the first Christmas.

Edition:

1st ed.

Physical Description:

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 30 cm.

Genre:

Christmas fiction.

Picture books.

Personal Subject:

Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226-Juvenile fiction.

Jesus Christ-Nativity-Juvenile fiction.

Subject Term:

Donkeys -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Dutton Children's Books,

Publication Date:

2000

ISBN:

9780525464808

Publication Information:

New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2000.

Call Number:

P BYRD

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When Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals, encounters a donkey who is unhappy with his lot in life, Francis tells him a story that heals. True, long ago God punished the mischievous animal by giving him long ears, a loud bray, and heavy burdens to bear. Yet God gave the donkey something wonderful, too. For who was it that carried Mary to Bethlehem across rugged mountains and burning desert sand? And in the stable, who warmed the Baby Jesus with his breath? Whose love and devotion on the trip from Nazareth outshone even the gifts of the wise men? A story that addresses the inherent good in all of us, each spread of this tour de force is a feast for the eye and for the soul.

Author Notes

Mr. Byrd is a successful commercial artist and children's book illustrator whose award-winning picture books include The Bear and the Bird King . Robert Byrd lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey.

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