FICTION

Itsy Bitsy Christmas

by Max LUCADO
illus. by Bruno Merz. 32p. Thomas Nelson. 2013. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-1-4003-2262-6. LC 2013001047.
COPY ISBN
PreS-Gr 1—Itsy and Bitsy have never seen Bethlehem so busy. When Daniel the donkey tells them that there is a King coming into the city, the mice siblings are determined to find him despite being scoffed at by the animals that share their stable. Their journey through the streets, hotels, and the market is depicted in a way that loosely mirrors Mary and Joseph's search for lodging. Exhausted at the end of the day, they return home to find that their stable is THE stable, where the newborn baby Jesus exudes love for even the smallest of creatures. It's a sweet enough message, made more precious by the cartoon illustrations, though the story brings nothing new to the "Nativity through the eyes of the stable animals" genre.—Joanna Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library
Reviewed by Joanna Fabicon , Oct 01, 2013

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

BOOKS

Hoot Hoot
by Georgette
FICTION

Who Will Rule the Trees?
by Kimmel, Eric A.
FICTION

Go Bananas!
by Peele, A. B.
FICTION

The Dark Is For
by Kohuth, Jane
BOOKS

We Run This House: The Girls’ Guide to Flag Football
by Dickens, AnnaSofia
BOOKS

How the Other Half Die
by Roscoe, P. C.
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?