When St. Francis encounters a donkey who is unhappy with his lot in life, Francis tells him a story that heals. 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, as St. Francis demonstrates when he tells the Christmas story and the donkey sees who carried Mary to Bethlehem.
Robert Byrd has been illustrating children’s books for over thirty years, and his works include the Newbery Medal-winning Good Masters, Sweet Ladies. He teaches illustration in Philadelphia. He lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey, with his wife.
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