{"product_id":"the-donkeys-song-a-christmas-nativity-story-9780593375051","title":"The Donkey's Song: A Christmas Nativity Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eChildren will experience the first Christmas through new eyes in this heart-tugging story of the Nativity, told by the gentle but determined donkey that carried Jesus's parents to Bethlehem. It's a perfect Christmas gift book for snuggling up and sharing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSleepy but strong, I clip-clopped along\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eto rest in a stable with straw.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe wonder of the first Christmas miracle is movingly told with descriptions of scented pine, warm candlelight, fresh hay, and a \"sweet angel sound\" as a gentle donkey welcomes the baby Jesus. Each page has adorable, moonlit images of the humble farm animals that were there to witness and comfort. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis luminous, soothing song of hope, friendship, conviction, and faith is one that families will return to each Christmas for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJACKI KELLUM\u003c\/b\u003e is a painter and writer who works from her studio in the Ozark Mountains. \u003ci\u003eThe Donkey's Song\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut picture book. See more of Jacki's work at jackikellum.com, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @jackikellum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSYDNEY HANSON\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWhy a Daughter Needs a Dad\u003c\/i\u003e by Gregory E. Lang. Sydney was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets, and her illustrations and paintings still reflect a love for animals and the natural world, in picture books such as \u003ci\u003eThe Donkey's Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePanda Pants\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHugo and the Impossible Thing\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to her book illustrations, Sydney is an experienced production artist who has worked for animation companies such as Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. Follow Sydney on Instagram at @sydwiki.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Doubleday Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50717391749394,"sku":"9780593375051","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_986ae8cd-dab7-4364-a6b8-62f8306f79c3.jpg?v=1734616637","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-donkeys-song-a-christmas-nativity-story-9780593375051","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}