The Friendly Beasts: An Old English Christmas Carol
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An illustrated version of the medieval carol The Friendly Beasts by Tomie dePaula. Told in verse, the animals in the stable surround the baby Jesus and describe the various gifts they each give to him.
An illustrated version of the medieval carol The Friendly Beasts by Tomie dePaula. Told in verse, the animals in the stable surround the baby Jesus and describe the various gifts they each give to him.
“The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page….A Christmas remembrance to be long treasured.” — Booklist (starred review)”Beautiful.” — The Horn Book
“Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail of design, color, and layout.” — School Library Journal