One Winter's Night
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (760 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0399234187 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
When she finally finds a stable, she is welcomed by a young couple who have also taken shelter there. Predictably, both mothers-human and bovine-give birth to "two glorious babies on one winter's night." A lyrical narrative and radiant watercolor-and-pastel illustrations lift this parallel Nativity story above the more hackneyed versions that are widely available. W.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. . The Dillons present the cow's story in full-page naturalistic paintings on the right side of each spread while the journey of the human couple is pictured in monochromatic pictures resembling woodcuts above the text on the left. From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3-A cow lost on a cold and snowy night searches for a safe place in which to give birth. This is a good choice for read-alouds in family and church settings.-V
She finds a barn, but it is locked. The man and woman are sheltering there too, and in a wonderfully mysterious way, another baby is about to be born this winter's night. At last, Martha follows a star in the east to a shed but she is not alone there. Martha is only a cow, but even a cow needs a safe, warm place on such a cold, snowy night-especially when she is about to give birth. Meanwhile, in a parallel story depicted only through art spots, a man and a woman and a donkey make their way across these same wintry fields. She finds a house, but it is deserted. Leo and Diane Dillon's art blends warmly with John Herman's lyrical text as parallel journeys of two very special mothers merge in this soft, gentle tale about one miraculous night.
"Gloriously soothing" according to John Wetterholt. This is a very gentle story, enthrallingly soothingly told, with illustrations that make you feel cozy despite the preponderance of snow depicted on every page. The parallel between Martha the cow's birth story and the sparely told Nativity is just right--not overdone, never preachy. The willingness of the human couple to exercise concern for Martha is a nice touch and lends a magical feature to the story. My 15-month-old son is just beginning to develop an . Vici said So beautiful!. Such a beautiful and tender story.For those who love Christmas and cows, gentle stories andfine illustration, this a good book to pair withPoor Gabriella, illustrated. by Susan Boulet.. Wonderful Story Chris I read this book to my little sister when we got it from the library. The story is well-written and conveys a great message. It's pace and wording flows easy when reading aloud, and I highly recommend it for younger kids.
. Leo and Diane Dillon live in Brooklyn, New York. John Herman lives in New York City