The Friendly Animals

By James Newman Gray (Illustrator)

Animals in Bethlehem share their gifts and stories of the first Christmas night.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a cozy Bethlehem stable, animals gather to share their unique gifts with a newborn baby. Each creature tells its tale, revealing a heartwarming perspective on the first Christmas. As the animals offer their kindness, young readers are invited to explore the spirit of giving and love. What gifts will they bring, and how will their stories unfold? This enchanting retelling, inspired by a medieval folk song, captures the magic of the nativity through the eyes of the barn's gentle inhabitants. Perfect for teaching little ones about the true meaning of Christmas.

From the publisher

“This appealing Christmas book features the verses of a folk song, written in medieval France, in which the animals in and around the stable in Bethlehem take turns telling their parts of the nativity story…. A beautiful picture book to share with young children at Christmas.”–BooklistA gentle retelling of the first Christmas through the perspective of the animals in the barn who offered their own gifts to the baby Jesus.The Friendly Animals: A Christmas Story is taken from a centuries-old folk song now brightly and gently illustrated. This traditional Christmas story is perfect to read to small children during the holidays to teach about the nativity and the heart-felt gifts the animals at the manger gave to baby Jesus, sharing their kindness and love.Joyful and sweetly illustrated, The Friendly Animals: A Christmas Story is perfect for those looking to teach little ones about the nativity.

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