An Angel Came to Nazareth
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2005 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

An Angel Came to Nazareth

Four animals choose travelers to carry, but one bears the greatest burden of all.

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24 pages· 356 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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As Christmas approaches, four animals are tasked by an angel to choose travelers to carry from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The horse picks a soldier, the camel a king, and the ox a Samaritan. But the humble donkey chooses a poor woman with child, unaware of the profound significance of his choice. In this journey, the donkey discovers that sometimes the greatest burdens are carried by the most unassuming. What will this journey reveal about the true spirit of Christmas?

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As the first Christmas draws near, four travelers must make their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. An angel asks four animals to choose which traveler they would like to carry. The horse chooses the brave soldier; the camel, the wise king; the ox, the good Samaritan. But the donkey, who chooses the poor woman with child, discovers that his humble-looking passenger is the one carrying the greatest of them all. With its simple rhymes, lavish illustrations and eye-catching foil throughout, this book conveys the very special spirit of the Christmas season.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Words
356
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
Themes & topics
Books about farm animalsBooks about Christmas and adventBooks about ChristmasBooks about Jesus ChristBooks about donkeys
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
101022
Publication
Published
September 29, 2005
First published
October 6, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780811847988

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