Mary's Little Donkey

'Soft-focus illustrations in muted colors provide interesting details of the journey, with particularly appealing animal characters... A readable, pleasant story for patient listeners.'

'Adapted for younger children from Gunhild Sehlin's classic chapter book, and sumptuously illustrated by Helene Muller, with marvelous details of the Holy Land, Mary's Little Donkey is especially recommended for children ages 4 to 7 and is certain to become an enduringly popular addition to family, preschool, elementary school, and community library Christmas picture book collections.'

'Widely translated since its original 1962 publication, this Swedish ''spin-off'' Bible story has now been abridged and beautifully illustrated in a realistic style, rich with detail... Uplifting, child-friendly holiday fare with a religious bent.'

'This new edition has beautiful new illustrations that are full of details that bring the story to life... This is a nice addition to religious holiday books.'

'When Joseph buys a scruffy, lazy, little donkey for Mary he does not realise how useful and helpful it will become. Told from the perspective of the donkey, this story gently carries the reader along to the stable in Bethlehem. Although a picture book, the text is full and detailed, which, together with the wonderfully precise clean illustrations, bring interest and appeal to this beautifully refreshing version of the traditional story of the first Christmas.'

'Muller's richly detailed illustrations emphasize Mary's humility and serenity'.