Ain attractive variation on the tale of the Nativity is Little Owl and the Star - A Christmas story by Mary Murphy (Walker Books, 9.99), and it makes an ideal introduction for young children to the wonder of the event.
In the book, Little Owl is sitting in his tree with a 'waiting feeling'
when a star arrives, saying, 'Come with me.' Little Owl follows, as do three men on camels and shepherds with their sheep, until all who have followed the star find themselves at the stable where the infant Jesus is lying in a manger.
The language is simple, rhythmic and repetitive and combines with the bold illustrations to convey the Christmas message in a simple but powerful way.
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