Goodnight, Manger
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Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2015

Goodnight, Manger

By Laura Sassi, Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

Can Baby Jesus find peace in a noisy manger? Discover the magic of a silent night.

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In a bustling manger, Baby Jesus struggles to sleep amidst itchy hay, singing angels, and noisy gifts from three kings. Mary and Joseph, along with the stable animals, must find a way to bring calm to the chaos. Can they create a peaceful night under the twinkling stars? This enchanting tale blends the wonder of the nativity with the warmth of bedtime routines, inviting young readers to explore the magic of Christmas. Join the journey to see how a loving family and their animal friends work together to lull the baby into sweet dreams.

From the publisher

With sweet, rhyming text and illustrations by bestselling illustrator Jane Chapman, this sturdy board book edition of Goodnight, Manger offers a unique twist on the classic Christmas tale for the littlest readers, creatively weaving together comforting and familiar bedtime routines with the special magic and wonder of the manger story as Mary and Joseph try to lull baby Jesus asleep inside the noisy stable.Goodnight, Manger Is perfect as bedtime reading for your toddlers and little ones, especially during the holiday seasonMakes the Christmas story fun and accessible for young readersHelps kids think deeper about what being in the stable may have been like for Jesus, Mary, and JosephCan be read during Advent, the Christmas season, or celebrations of Jesus’s birthdayMakes a great gift for baby showers, new moms, grandchildren, toddlers, nieces and nephews, and boys and girls 0-4It’s bedtime for Baby Jesus, but who knew a manger could be so loud? Mama, Papa, and all the animals try to get the baby to sleep, but between itchy hay, angels’ joyful hosannas, and three kings bearing noisy gifts, it’s just too loud. Until Mama finds a way for everyone to work together to shepherd Jesus into peaceful dreams under the twinkling stars.If you enjoy Goodnight, Manger, be sure to check out Goodnight, Ark as well!

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Format
Pages
24
Reading age
0–4
Audience
Board
Lexile
AD390L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about bedtimeBooks about ChristmasBooks about the NativityBooks about Jesus Christ
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.7
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
October 11, 2016
First published
October 6, 2015
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780310755715

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