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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013
The Christmas Cat
By Maryann Macdonald, Amy Bates (Illustrator)
A kitten's purr soothes baby Jesus on the first Christmas night.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
On the night of Jesus's birth, the stable is filled with cries that no one can soothe. Amidst the chaos, a curious kitten steps forward, offering comfort to the newborn. As the kitten curls up beside Jesus, a tender bond forms, bringing peace to the holy night. Inspired by da Vinci's art, this tale imagines a heartwarming friendship between the baby Jesus and his feline companion, exploring the magic of unexpected connections on that first Christmas.
From the publisher
A cozy Nativity story for those who love Christmas and cats.
All babies are beautiful and all babies cry. Jesus was no exception. On the night he was born, nothing Mary, Joseph, or the animals in the stable could do would comfort him. But when a curious kitten wanted its turn to calm the baby Jesus, a loving friendship blossomed on that very first Christmas.
This perfect read-aloud was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings of La Madonna del Gatto, which show Mary lovingly holding the baby Jesus who is cuddling a cat.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- October 17, 2013
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780803734982
- LCCN
- 2012005716
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