Customer Reviews

Father and Son: A Nativity Story

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I love this book, which we happened across at the library in the spring and enjoyed reading even though it was "out of season." I'll be buying several copies for gifts when Christmas rolls around. It's a beautiful, poetic imagining of what thoughts Joseph may have had the night Christ was born. Yes, as some reviews point out, the language is a bit lofty compared to many picture books . . . but we've found that our preschooler picks up much more than we might give him credit for, so I don't see that as a drawback at all. These are lofty spiritual concepts, and the author does them justice. (Written from a Catholic/traditional Christian viewpoint. We're Orthodox Christians and found it perfectly appropriate.)

I ran across this book by accident but fell in love with the message it gives in a childlike way about Joseph, his obedience, and what it must have been life to be the father with the awesome task of raising God's son.

This is a heart warming book from Joseph's view. Imagine being the earthly father of the Son of God! The story is humorous and touching. Great book!

A book that stirs the imagination and delights the heart. My toddlers and preteens enjoyed it as well as myself! I was pleasantly surprised at the authors ability to express the quandry that Joseph experienced given the task of raising infant Jesus, and her touching conclusion. Wonderful gift book!!

Gorgeous illustrations that are certainly appealing to children and adults alike. However, some of the theological concepts are so sophisticated, adults would be hard pressed to explain to little ones the meaning of "How do I protect a child whose arm brandished the first bolt of lightening, who wears sunlight for armor and a helmet of stars?"

Didn't care for the war imagery either, and sadly returned the four copies purchased as Christmas gifts.