The Old Shepherd's Tale [Hardcover]

Christopher Nye (Author)

Book Description

In the stable on the first Christmas night, the ox, the donkey, and the cow have their own stories to tell. Their gifts and messages and the example of the old shepherd who cares for them can help children develop a respect and gratitude for all animals whose work and lives sustain us. How the old shepherd comes to understand what these animals mean for humankind makes this story a compelling one. The story is intended for reading in all seasons.

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About the Author

Christopher Nye received a Fulbright to study playwriting in England, but most of his writing has been poetry and non-fiction. He holds a PhD in American Studies from Univ. of New Mexico but now lives in western Massachusetts. He has worked as a college professor and dean and is now at The Orion Society, a national environmental organization.

Henri Sorensen's distinguished career as an illustrator includes more than 20 books for children. The Yellow Star, The Cat Who Loved Mozart, and Poetry for Young People--Robert Frost are three of his best known titles. He has lived and worked in the US but was born in Denmark and now lives there.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Housatonic Press (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091309885X
• ISBN-13: 978-0913098851
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,255,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful children's picturebook, December 5, 2004

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This review is from: The Old Shepherd's Tale (Hardcover)

The Old Shepherd's Tale is a beautiful children's picturebook that contemplates the miracle of Jesus Christ's birth from the point of view of an old shepherd, and the animals thast shared the manger where His life began. Moving oil paintings portray scenes of the ox, the cow, and the donkey, as each is a witness to divine wonder and each offers their own gift to the newborn savior. The message of an angel, concerning importance for the respect of the pain and contributions that each animal gives to humans, is one that resonates with compassion and reverence for life at the end.