A donkey has fantastic dreams while crossing the desert, and at the end of the day the lady who has been riding on his back gives birth in a cave to a very special baby, the baby Jesus.
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A donkey wakes from a dream of unusual burdens to find that he has carried Mary to the stable where Jesus was born. PW praised the "glorious, reverent" paintings, "in which colors intensify the impact of visions and reality." Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Barbara Helen Berger is the author and illustrator of several books for children, including Grandfather Twilight, When the Sun Rose, and The Jewel Heart. She lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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unique nativity story,
This review is from: The Donkey's Dream (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)
Here the story of the birth of Jesus is presented from the viewpoint of the Donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem. Not knowing for sure what he is carrying that makes him feel so special, he imagines what he is carrying, based on the feelings that he is experiancing. The illustrations are akin to 'illuminations' from the Middle Ages, yet with a more simple, modern touch. The story is excellent for young children (my daughter is two) as the images are rich for discussion and the text is simple and to the point. This book is a good choice for someone wishing to introduce their child to the meaning behind Christmas. It doesn't go into depth, but it does express the touching awe of a donkey that knew he was carrying something very special, the heavens, on his back. I like this book because the illustrations are beautiful to look at, the story is appealing to children, there is a deeper symbolic meaning to the story that can unfold as your child grows, and also because good stories about the meaning of christmas, beyond Santa, reindeer and presents are hard to find.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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a city, a ship, a fountain, and a rose...,
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This review is from: The Donkey's Dream (Hardcover)
"The Donkey's Dream" by Barbara Helen Berger is one of the most beautiful tellings of the nativity story that I have ever read. It is a crystal clear, beautifully simple look at the story of Jesus' birth and the journey that led up to it--all as seen through the eyes of the Donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem.As is usual with Ms. Berger's books, the illustrations are stunning. I am haunted by the forget-me-nots that frame these pages. The story is also told in an original, moving way...one that will not soon be forgotten. I recommend "The Donkey's Dream" most highly. It would make a wonderful gift (especially at Christmas time) for any Christ-follower.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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The Donkey's Dream,
By Mary Kay McClure (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Donkey's Dream (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)
This is a beautifully written and illustrated children's story of the Nativity. Told from the point of view of the donkey that carried Mary ("a woman full of heaven") to Bethlehem - the gentleness and warmth of this book continues to touch me. It is a wonderful gift for expectant parents - especially during the holidays.
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Once there was a gray donkey. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Once there was a gray donkey. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Song of Solomon by of Clairvaux, Saint Bernard in Back Matter
- Treasures Old and New by Gail Ramshaw in Back Matter
- All The Way to Lhasa: A Tale from Tibet by Barbara Helen Berger in Back Flap
- A Lot of Otters (Picture Puffins) by Barbara Helen Berger in Back Cover
- Angels on a Pin by Barbara Helen Berger in Back Flap
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