Christmas in the Stable [Paperback]

Astrid Lindgren (Author)

Book Description

As a young girl listens to her mother tell the story of the first Christmas, where else would she imagine the miracle taking place but in the stable and fields she knows so well? "Simple loving text and radiantly beautiful pictures in rich colors by Sweden's foremost painter of animals and nature." -- Chicago Tribune "A reverent and lovely Christmas picture book." -- The Horn Book

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this luminous holiday parable, a mother relates the story of the nativity to her infant daughter, placing the events in a contemporary setting. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (October 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 069811664X
• ISBN-13: 978-0698116641
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,054,432 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) created the character of Pippi Longstocking to entertain her daughter. Lindgren was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to international children's literature.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best children's book for Christmas, November 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Christmas in the Stable (Paperback)

What more can be said? The story tells the nativity story in a sweet, gentle, non-preaching way. It shares the warmth and love of a child, hearing the story for the first time. A must have for any family with children and should be considered a classic.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book and wonderful story, November 3, 2009

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K. Hass "World Tale-seeker" (Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christmas in the Stable (Paperback)

I have bought several copies of this book through the years as gifts for family children and friends. I regret that now I must search through USED books to try to find a decent one to give to my young great-granddaughter. It is so gently told and so beautifully illustrated and is a keeper in the heart of all who read it. We love her Tomten books, too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Christmas book for kids, December 2, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: christmas in the stable (Paperback)

Tell the publisher to get some more copies out here! This is the best Christmas book for children. A wonderfule story, wonderful pictures - reverential, yet understandable for children.